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Washington State University Northwest Washington Research and Extension Center
16650 State Route 536, Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Washington State University Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center (WSU NWREC) serves the agricultural, horticultural, and natural resource science interests of the state through research and extension activities. The mild, marine climate and rich alluvial soils of northwestern Washington support many diverse small-, mid- and large-sized farming enterprises. In this rural-urban interface, WSU NWREC researchers work to create sustainable solutions to agricultural challenges.

Current Positions

Endowed Chair in Raspberry Breeding

The incumbent will lead a nationally recognized and regionally relevant program focused on raspberry breeding and cultivar release to enhance crop productivity and profitability. Washington State University has a successful history in raspberry breeding dating back to 1929 with important contributions in machine harvestability, Phytophthora root rot tolerance, and Raspberry bush dwarf virus (RBDV) resistance. Opportunities may also arise to expand the program to include other commercially important and/or alternative small fruit crops, but the primary focus shall be on raspberry. The endowment is funded by the Washington Red Raspberry Commission and the successful incumbent will work in partnership with grower-stakeholders in Whatcom County and an endowment advisory committee to enhance the red raspberry program success and impact.

The incumbent’s program is expected to also engage in discipline-appropriate outreach and teaching. The individual will contribute to undergraduate or graduate education in the Department of Horticulture. Teaching will be expected after three years in the position with the expectation to teach three credits every year. Mentorship of graduate students is expected within the first year in the position, as this is a critical component of workforce development and addressing the needs of the region. Excellence in mentorship and maintaining standards of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment of students and staff are expected.

Endowed Chair in Raspberry Breeding (R10792)View the complete posting and apply at WSU Jobs.

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Temporary Positions, frequently available

WSU Mount Vernon NWREC has frequent opportunities for part-time temporary employment. The availability of temporary positions varies throughout the year and certain ongoing openings are not individually posted (general position descriptions are provided below.) If you are interested in applying, please email your completed application to mv.nwrec@wsu.edu.

Service Worker I (temporary)

Official Working Title/Title Code:

Service Worker I

Working Title:

Agricultural Service Worker

Position Number:

Varies

Appointment Status:

Temporary Employee

Organization and Location:

WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center

Basic Function:

Assist with general field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory duties related to agricultural research projects. Requires non-skilled labor tasks, routine and repetitive in nature. Minimal training is required to carry out assignments, and work is done under supervision.

Reports to:

Faculty and agricultural research technicians, graduate students and postdoctoral scientists as assigned by NWREC departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

Type of Work:

For field and greenhouse: assist with planting, weeding, irrigation, note-taking, labeling, harvesting, equipment and implement cleaning and other such routine tasks. For laboratory: dish-washing, labeling, counting, media preparation, culture transferring, and/or data entry and other routine tasks.

Required Experience:

None

Service Worker II (temporary)

Official Working Title/Title Code:

Service Worker II

Working Title:

Agricultural Service Worker

Position Number:

Varies

Appointment Status:

Temporary Employee

Organization and Location:

WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center

Basic Function:

Assists with general field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory duties related to agricultural research projects. Requires semi-skilled labor that may require specialized training or licenses. Incumbents work under general supervision. Tasks of a specialized nature and moderate complexity may require incumbent to draw on experience and use judgement with minimal supervision.

Reports to:

Faculty and agricultural research technicians, as assigned by NWREC departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Under direction, may lead work of seasonal time-slip workers and students in field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory settings regarding activities related to planting, maintaining and harvesting agricultural research trials to insure they are done according to directions, and safety.

Type of Work:

For field and greenhouse: planting, weeding, irrigating, note-taking, labeling, harvesting, equipment and implement cleaning. For laboratory: dish-washing, labeling, counting, media preparation, culture transferring, and/or data entry.

Required Experience:

1 1⁄2 years (full-time equivalent)

Service Worker III (temporary)

Official Working Title/Title Code:

Service Worker III

Working Title:

Agricultural Service Worker

Position Number:

800_

Appointment Status:

Temporary Employee

Organization and Location:

WSU Mount Vernon Northwestern Washington Research & Extension Center

Basic Function:

Assists with general field, greenhouse, and/or laboratory duties related to agricultural research projects. Duties involve those of the Service Worker I and II positions plus assigned responsibility for work done and directing the work of subordinates (i.e., all temporary lead or working supervisory positions).

Reports to:

Faculty and agricultural research technicians, graduate students, postdoctoral scientists as assigned by NWREC departments.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

On-site supervision of seasonal time-slip workers and students in field, greenhouse, and laboratory settings regarding activities related to planting, maintaining and/or harvesting agricultural research trials to insure they are done according to directions, and safely. Requires incumbent to draw on experience to make decisions on work assignments and procedures.

Type of Work:

For field and greenhouse: planting, weeding, irrigating, note-taking, labeling, harvesting, equipment and implement cleaning and other such routine tasks depending on the program in which the employee is working. For laboratory: dish-washing, labeling, counting, media preparation, culture transferring, and/or data entry.

Required Experience:

2 1⁄2 years (full-time equivalent)

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mv.nwrec@wsu.edu | 360-848-6153