WRRC Research Support Assistant

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Water Resources Research Center (WRRC), located in Honolulu, Hawai‘i.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. 

MINIMUM MONTHLY SALARY:  $2,372/Mon. 

DUTIES:  Works under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) on sponsored research projects performing standard and complex field and laboratory procedures. Maintains accurate and timely record of test results; applies standard quality control procedures to assure accuracy of test results; operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on specialized equipment; maintains supply inventory; collects data; organizes and centralizes files and records; and prepares solutions, reagents, and media for prescribed tests. Participates in meetings with the PI. 

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION/TRAINING:  Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in Horticulture or plant science related majors.  EXPERIENCE:  Up to one (0-1) year of laboratory experience, field work experience, experience with Microsoft Office (i.e. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and statistical analysis.  ABIL/KNOW/SKILLS:  Knowledge of scientific method and experimental design. Ability to effectively communicate in both written reports and presentations. Must possess a valid driver’s license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal driver’s insurance equivalent to Hawai‘i’s No-Fault Driver’s Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment.  POLICY AND/OR REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:  As a condition of employment, employee will be subject to all applicable RCUH policies and procedures and, as applicable, subject to University of Hawai‘i's and/or business entity's policies and procedures.  Violation of RCUH's, UH's, or business entity's policies and/or procedures or applicable State or Federal laws and/or regulations may lead to disciplinary action (including, but not limited to possible termination of employment, personal fines, civil and/or criminal penalties, etc.). 

SECONDARY QUALIFICATIONS:  Background/course work in agricultural sciences. Ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals including farmers and scientists. 

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS: Please go to www.rcuh.com and click on “Job Postings” and search for Job ID#17162. You must submit the following documents online to be considered for the position: 1) Cover Letter, 2) Resume, 3) Salary History, 4) Supervisory References, 5) Copy of Degree(s)/Transcript(s)/Certificate(s). All online applications must be submitted/received by the closing date (11:59 P.M. Hawai‘i Standard Time/RCUH receipt time) as stated on the job posting. If you do not have access to our system and the closing date is imminent, you may send additional documents to rcuh_employment@rcuh.com. If you have questions on the application process and/or need assistance, please call (808)956-8344 or (808)956-0872.