• Job Description

  Req#: R-14614

  Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

  March 29, 2026

  If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

  Available Title(s):

  1457-YN_ADMINPRO - Research Intern

  Business Title:

  Research Intern

  Employee Type:

  Admin. Professional (+) (Fixed Term)

  Position Details:

  The Opportunity:

  As the Research Intern in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, you will be responsible for conducting field, greenhouse, and laboratory research to support the Wheat Genetics and Breeding project. The primary focus will be to assist with germplasm enhancement and cultivar development efforts for club wheat. This position will work with the supervisor and other team members to develop new wheat germplasm with enhanced disease resistance, improved agronomic characteristics, and enhanced quality for food processing and human health. The Intern will assist with leading undergraduate employees to support essential activities and to maintain equipment and supplies, while facilitating efficient operations.

  Additional Information:

  This is a full-time (100% FTE), temporary position. This position is overtime eligible.
  

  Temporary End Date: This is a temporary position expected to end on March 31st, 2027. Renewal is dependent on the need for extension and/or if additional funding is secured to extend employment.
  
  Monthly Salary: $3,379.14 - $4,862.67 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications
  
  In accordance with RCW 49.58.110, the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position.
  
  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. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation.

  Required Qualifications:

  • Positions require a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study or equivalent related field experience performing work with research, 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.

  • B.S. degree in a Crop Science, Soil Science, Biology, Agronomy, Integrated Plant Science, or other similar appropriate field.

  • Knowledge and experience of plant breeding, genetics, and plant biology.

  • Knowledge of crop science, greenhouse plant production, and agronomic research in field plot research trials.

  • Demonstrated ability to use electronic data collection tools and to prepare data for further summary.

  • Demonstrated ability to coordinate and facilitate work activities in a timely and efficient manner.

  • Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and navigate Microsoft Office software.

  • Must possess, or be able to obtain within six months of hire, a Washington State Public Operator’s Pesticide License.

  • Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards.

  • Must possess, or be able to obtain at time of hire, first-aid certification and Workers’ Protection Safety certification.

  Preferred Qualifications:

  • B.S. in a related field.

  • Demonstrated ability to detect plant response to environmental and disease stressors.

  • Knowledge of methods to organize and maintain seed stocks for planting and storage.

  • Experience working with cereal-based cropping systems.

  • Experience working in greenhouse research or plant production systems.

  • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.

  • Knowledge of statistical analysis methods.

  
  Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

  
  About Department/College/Area/ Campus: The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences at Washington State University serves the Land Grant tradition by offering nationally competitive undergraduate and graduate education programs, conducting fundamental and applied plant and soil research, and extending the science of our disciplines to serve the public.

  
  Area/College: College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
  Department Name: Crop and Soil Sciences
  Location: Pullman, WA
  
  Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.
  
  1) Resume
  2) Cover Letter
  
  External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
  Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.
  
  Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.
  
  Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.
  
  Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

  Time Type:

  Full time

  Position Term:

  12 Month

  Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

  WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

  WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or hrs@wsu.edu.

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