Associate, Research - Experiment Station

Job Title :

Associate, Research - Experiment Station

FLSA Status : Salaried Non Exempt

Posted Salary Range :

Commensurate to Experience

Employment Status : Temporary

Department :

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Job Summary :

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting research scientists on plant care and horticultural research activities. This role involves identifying horticultural and medicinal plants, diagnosing specialty crop production issues, and assisting in the development and implementation of science-based strategies to improve plant quality, yield, soil health, and overall sustainability

Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Familiarity with state and federal USDA regulations on field cultivation, cover crop management, and integrated pest management.
• Sample, monitor and document plant growth, health, and development across research projects.
• Diagnose and manage plant diseases and pests using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) principles.
• Manage fertilizer and irrigation need for plants including microbiome application and improvement
• Support research efforts to improve soil health, crop yield, and plant quality through sustainable agricultural practices.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) for data recording, reporting, and presentations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to record, organize, analyze and report project data on plant performance, soil conditions, and environmental variables.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities, with the capacity to work independently under the guidance of the project scientists and managers.
• Physical ability and farm equipment certificate to conduct fieldwork including planting, cultivation, irrigation, fertilization, pruning, and harvesting by hand as well as operating corresponding farm machines.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate agricultural and research farm equipment.
• Assist with the design and implementation of field and greenhouse experiments.

Essential Job Functions :

Qualifications :

Licensing and Certifications :

N / A

Work in noisy (above 85 decibels) areas :

No

Sedentary Work - Exerting 10 pounds :

Occasionally

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds :

Occasionally

Medium Work - Exerting 20-50 pounds :

Occasionally

Heavy Work - Exerting 50-100 pounds :

Not Required

Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds :

Not Required

Travel : Occasionally

Extended Work Hours :

Occasionally

Posting Number : S1178

Number of Vacancies :

Location :

Lorman

Open Date : 09 / 29 / 2025

Open Until Filled : No

EEO Statement :

Alcorn State University

Equal Employment Opportunity and Notice of Non-Discrimination

Alcorn State University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Alcorn State University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities.

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