Staff Research Associate 2 NEX Stanislaus, CA, Job ID 78931

Staff Research Associate 2 NEX Stanislaus, CA, Job ID 78931

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

Under supervision, incumbent performs a wide variety of standard repetitive laboratory and/or field experimental procedures at the full operational or journey level of skill in one field of specially; or performs a limited variety of non-standard laboratory and/or field experimental procedures requiring ingenuity, resourcefulness, and adaptability to special and changing needs of research in one specialized field.

Incumbent typically performs a wide variety of standard repetitive procedures without detailed technical supervision, usually in a well-established occupational field (i.e. chemistry, microbiology, etc.). They may also modify, vary or adapt standard procedures to meet the needs of research projects, or improve tests that are unsatisfactory, and after studying available literature, analyze and alter conditions under which determinations are made.

This position is a limited term appointment that is 40% variable.

Pay Scale: $28.88/hour to $37.36/hour

Job Posting Close Date:
This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 7/16/2025.

Key Responsibilities:

35%

Reporting and Writing: Summarize research findings for use in articles (popular press, newsletter and journal) using MS Office suite programs and statistical programs. Assist in preparation of grant proposals and in summarizing literature and data needed for funding group reports and assist in writing publications and peer reviewed publications in scientific journals. Prepare graphical summaries, using Microsoft Excel, that will be used to demonstrate the discovered data in publications. Review studies, literature, attend workshops, seminars, training.

25%

Data Preparation: Collect data and prepare initial reports. Modify, vary, or adapt standard procedures to meet the needs of the research project. Improve tests that are unsatisfactory. Convert raw data into testable value; conduct basic statistical analysis. Ensure that there is the necessary information to evaluate each trial. Generate summary and overview reports of program activities as needed. This includes educational event and field demonstration evaluations and monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting as needed.

20%

Outreach: Coordinate and collaborate with federal, state, county, and local agencies and community-based organizations on the delivery of programs to support program functional area.

15%

Field Work: In consultation with the supervisor, plan and assist in coordination of project experiments. Ensure that sufficient materials are available to provide required safety training and documentation to assure safe work environment.

5%

Needs Assessment: Assess stakeholder needs for diversification and adaptation of sustainable practices. Use needs assessment information to research and inform educational programs that respond to identified needs.

Requirements:

• Demonstrated scientific/research experience or formal education in functional area.
• Experience with research and/or teaching. Scientific knowledge and skill to make technical determinations and/or observations.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and outreach to community partners.
• Demonstrated experience with computers, software, and social media for the development and delivery of newsletters, presentations, and other educational materials.
• Experience using Microsoft Office.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with data compilation in order to produce reports.

Special Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess valid California Driver's License to drive a County or University vehicle. Ability and means to travel on a flexible schedule as needed, proof of liability damage insurance on vehicle used is required.
• Travel including travel outside normal business hours may be requested. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• Overtime and occasional weekend work as needed, usually on short notice to meet operational needs may be requested. Reimbursement of job-related travel will be reimbursed according to University policies.
• The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. This is a designated position requiring a background check and may require fingerprinting due to the nature of the job responsibilities. UC ANR does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities.
• As of January 1, 2014, ANR is a smoke- and tobacco-free environment in which smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes), is strictly prohibited.
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace

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