Job Information
Washington State Job Bank Agricultural Research Technologist 2 in Pullman, Washington
Agricultural Research Technologist 2
Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
April 14, 2025
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.
Available Title(s):
570F-YNCSNPS - Agricultural Research Technologist 2
Business Title:
Agricultural Research Technologist 2
Employee Type:
Classified
Position Details:
The Opportunity:
The Agricultural Research Technologist 2 will serve as a skilled technical specialist supporting viticulture and grape physiology research. Requires knowledge of: viticulture techniques and understanding of wine and juice grape production practices; proper use of farm equipment and pesticides; basic understanding of plant structure and physiological processes; basic engineering skills; ability to prepare laboratory chemicals and use techniques for determining plant components and grape quality. Proper operation of field, greenhouse, and laboratory equipment, including but not limited to tractors, sprayer equipment, pressure chamber, neutron probe, gas exchange system, chlorophyll meter, differential thermal analysis system, spectrophotometer, refractometer, titrator, pH meter. Organization and planning of work for subordinates, training of subordinates in rudimentary field and laboratory skills, processing methodology and collection of field data. Precise and reproducible laboratory and field techniques are required. Keep accurate and orderly records of procedures used and results.
Additional Information:
This is a full (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.
Monthly Salary: $3,477.00 to $4,632.00 | Range 40 Steps A-M | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/wac/default.aspx?cite=357-28.
In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/2025-Benefit-Overview-for-Civil-Service.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree in the applied, biological, chemical, physical OR agricultural sciences, AND one year of experience as an Agricultural Research Technologist 1; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Employee will be required to work during normal business hours but will also need to be available to work early or late or on weekends as situations arise.
• Travel to training sessions that may be up to four hours from the home station, and occasionally require overnight stays.
• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver's license and meet requirements in accordance with https://policies.wsu.edu/prf/index/manuals/safety-policies-procedures-manual/sppm-