Position Function:
Under general supervision, employs a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures in a particular field of specialization to plan, coordinate, and conduct research.
Salary Grade: 13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.
Department Profile:
The Department of Biochemistry, Nutrition and health Promotion pursues an academic research and service mission within the traditions of Land-Grant Universities. The Department offers B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees and currently advises approximately 500 undergraduate and 200 graduate students.
Anticipated Appointment Date:
July 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Plans, coordinates, and conducts scientific research requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard scientific techniques.
2. Applies an analytical approach to the solution of a wide variety of problems, or applies specialized techniques or ingenuity in selecting and evaluating approaches to unforeseen or novel problems.
3. Demonstrates and applies thorough understanding of scientific methods, research protocols, assessment instruments, and data interpretation.
4. Designs, performs, and/or oversees experiments and data collection to ensure data integrity, quality control, and protocol compliance.
5. Collects, analyzes, and interprets data; prepares statistical and narrative reports and/or graphs, as appropriate to the specific position; prepares manuscripts for publication; presents research results to scientific conferences and other groups.
6. Independently performs most research assignments with instructions as to the general results expected; receives guidance on unusual or complex problems.
7. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
8. Maintains currency of knowledge with respect to relevant state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and/or systems.
9. May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
10. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with the education and/or experience of the candidate.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Master of Science Degree in food science or related field with 1-2 years of experience.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Skills in using statistical analysis tools, such as SAS, XLSTAT, and/or R
Compusense, data management, statistical analyses, scientific writing, and strong personal communication skills
• Willingness and abilities and to work with and serve students and colleagues
• Abilities and skills in procurement of extramural funding
• Candidate should be highly motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Experience in sensory testing, Compusense Software, and ability to communicate with both scientists and businessmen and women are essential.
• Ability to perform statistical analysis is needed. Experience with Statistical Analysis Software (SAS) and XLstat Software.
• Experience in customer service.
• Experience with university research. Experience with Food Product Development
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
• Background checks are required for this position.
• Ability to sit most of the time with some bending and reaching.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend periodically.
• Ability to engage in repetitive movement of wrists, hands, and fingers – stirring, lifting, prepping food, typing and/or writing.
• Ability to work frequently at close visual range (i.e. preparing and analyzing data and figures, accounting, transcription, computer terminal, extensive reading).
• Ability to receive and respond to oral communication.
• Ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
Work Environment:
• Work is generally performed in a kitchen and an office environment.
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate to occasionally loud (examples: banging, clanging, chopping, business office with computers and printers, light to moderate traffic, human voices).
Standard office equipment generally used includes:
• Telephone
• Computer (monitor, keyboard, and mouse) or Tablet
• Printer/Photocopy Machine
• Calculator
• May be required to operate a motor vehicle during duties.
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Apply on website through the following link: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Screening Date:
May 6, 2025, until filled.
Restricted Clause:
Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, (662) 325-5839.
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