Position Function:
Provides support and assistance to the research program to facilitate research activities in a specific area of discipline.
Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.
Salary Grade: UC
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:
This position is located at the Delta Research and Extension Center in Stoneville, MS
Area of Specialization:
Agricultural Aide
Anticipated Appointment Date:
July 2025.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the supervision of the Project Leader and support research staff, the individual will routinely perform a variety of generalized and specialized duties related to experiments in the field, greenhouse and laboratory, using established methods and procedures. this may include 1. Collecting and processing research samples. 2. Establishing and maintaining plants in the field and solutions, and living organisms for applications, inoculation, or use in various experiments. 3. Operating, maintaining, and calibrating various field, greenhouse and laboratory equipment used in field operations and analysis of research samples. 4. Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the immediate supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 16 years of age or older.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to follow instructions
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Ability to work in extreme weather conditions
Instructions for Applying:
Link to apply: http://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/
Applicants must apply online at www.msujobs.msstate.edu
For more information contact:
DREC Business Office
drec-bus@ext.msstate.edu
662-686-9311
Screening Date:
June 9, 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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