Work Location: Louisiana State University Agricultural Center, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Position Description: This opportunity is for a motivated and independent individual to provide support for all aspects of a multi-disciplinary plant breeding and research program involving controlled environment agriculture. Candidate responsibilities will include care of plants in growth chambers, indoor facilities, and greenhouse spaces. Additionally, laboratory work will involve development of protocols for plant phenotyping and genetics preservation which may include but are not limited to chromatography, tissue culture, and other plant propagation techniques.
Qualification Requirements: The position requires a B.S. in plant sciences, agronomy, horticulture, plant genetics, or related discipline from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree preferred. Other degrees may be accepted with applicable experience or education related to job duties. Computer literacy required. Knowledge of experimental design, plant breeding, tissue culture, or gas chromatography is desirable.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will be commensurate with experience and education. The LSU AgCenter has a comprehensive benefits package with a variety of options. Benefits offered would include retirement, medical insurance options, supplemental insurance like dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, et cetera), annual and sick leave benefits, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at LSU. Specific benefits are determined by job category, percent effort, and length of employment.
Date available: Upon completion of the selection process.
Application Deadline: May 9, 2023 or until a suitable candidate has been identified.
Application Procedure: Apply online at https://LSU.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU (or through Workday for internal applicants) by attaching a cover letter with a resume, official university transcripts, and three references' names and contact information. (Paper, faxed, or emailed application materials will not be accepted.) Questions about the online application system should be directed to the HRM Office at 225/578-0324. For questions on this position, contact
Dr. Reeve Legendre
Assistant Professor
School of Plant, Environmental, and Soil Sciences
Email: rlegendre@agcenter.lsu.edu
Phone: 225-578-2110
Website: www.lsuagcenter.com
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.
Benefits - The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.
Remote Work - Positions approved to work remotely outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.
The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.
The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The AgCenter is committed to fostering an environment of inclusion, respect, and appreciation of differences in individuals. To learn more, visit The AgCenter’s Diversity, Inclusion and Opportunity site.
Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed HRMHelp@agcenter.lsu.edu.
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