Job Description

Job Summary:

The Corn Breeding and Genetics program at the Department of Plant and Agroecosystem Sciences at the University of Wisconsin-Madison is seeking a field research technician to support corn pollination, phenotyping and seed and sample processing activities at the West Madison Ag Research Station. This position will begin late September 2024 and have a 2 year term. Starting and ending dates are flexible. Interested candidates will be needed for 40 hrs/week including some weekends during the busiest times.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all. 

Responsibilities:

Conducts research experiments with limited supervision. Provides technical support with some degree of independence for research projects and/or labs under moderate supervision.

• 10% Prepares lab and/or field test materials and samples according to established research requirements and specifications. Performs lab or field tests.
• 10% Inspects and maintains equipment, supplies, inventory, and facility spaces
• 80% Collects data and monitors test results according to established research requirements and specifications

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Bachelor's Degree in Agronomy, Ecology, Fisheries and Wildlife or related field

Qualifications:

Significant experience in field corn breeding research including pollination, hand harvesting of grain and silage samples, plant phenotyping and germplasm inventorying and handling is required.

Drone pilot certification is required at the time of hire.

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Ability to obtain driving authorization from UW to drive project vehicles/equipment

Work Schedule:

Normal hours are 8am to 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekends may be required for this position.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Terminal, 24 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding

Salary:

Minimum $17.75 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at:

Additional Information:

Criminal Background Check may be required

Probationary Period may be required

This position requires the ability to carry 50 pounds and work outside in inclement weather.

Applicants must become an approved driver through UW-Madison's driver authorization process. This requires meeting established driver authorization criteria listed at . 

The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States by the start of the appointment.

University sponsorship is not available for this position.

How to Apply:

Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background
Cover letter (required) - Refer to your related work experience
References (required) - List contact information for three (3) references, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Contact:

Natalia De Leon Gatti
ndeleongatti@wisc.edu
608-262-0193
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Research Technician(RE038)

Department(s):

A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/PLANT & AGROECOSYSTEM SCI

Employment Class:

University Staff-Fixed Term

Job Number:

303683-CJ

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. For more information regarding applicant and employee rights and to view federal and state required postings, click here

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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About University of Wisconsin Madison

The University of Wisconsin–Madison has been a catalyst for the extraordinary since its founding in 1848. Our students, staff, and faculty partake in world-class education and conduct prolific research that solves real-world problems. Our guiding principle is the Wisconsin Idea, a commitment to outreach that creates a better future for our state, our nation, and the world. We value the contributions of each person and recognize that diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Fixed term contract, Work experience placement, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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