Research Intern I Crop & Soil Sciences

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

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About The Position

As a Research Intern for Washington State University’s Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, you will be responsible for weighing flour and performing flour analyses as directed by your supervisor. You will also carry out grain quality measurements, which require basic knowledge of chemistry and biology. In this role, you will maintain accurate records of all tests performed and report those records in the proper format as specified by your supervisor.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing professional-level work with scientific or clinical research protocols. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Experimental and analytical skills
• understanding and knowledge of research theory
• interviewing experience
• excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of the principles of cereal chemistry.
• Ability to understand and relate the significance of the results to the enhancement of wheat quality.
• Experience with a standardized cookie, bread, and sponge cake baking experiment.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• One year experience in relevant research field of study.

Responsibilities

• weighing flour
• performing flour analyses as directed by your supervisor
• carry out grain quality measurements
• maintain accurate records of all tests performed
• report those records in the proper format as specified by your supervisor

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern