Soil Scientist jobs in Meridian, ID

Soil Scientist studies, investigates, and conducts experiments on different soil/plant types to determine use capabilities of soils, and effects of alternative practices on soil productivity. Applies a wide range concepts, practices, and procedures from two or more specialized fields of science, such as agronomy, soil science, forestry, or agriculture. Being a Soil Scientist may require a bachelor's degree in agricultural sciences or a related field with at least 5 years of work experience. May direct the work of a small group of employees. Additionally, Soil Scientist relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a senior manager and may be considered the lead for a specific area or unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Student Irrigation and Soil Technician
  • Oregon State University
  • Ontario, OR FULL_TIME
  • Student Irrigation and Soil Technician

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    Please see Special Instructions for more details.

    When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
    1. A Resume/Vita
    2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
    For additional information please contact: Udayakumar Sekaran at udayakumar.sekaran@oregonstate.edu or call 541-889-2174.
    OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
    This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver's license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

    OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

    Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

    Position Details

    Position Information

    Job Title
    Student Irrigation and Soil Technician

    Appointment Type
    Student Employee

    Job Location
    Ontario

    Position Appointment Percent
    100

    Appointment Basis
    12

    Pay Method
    Hourly

    Pay Period
    16th - 15th of the following month

    Pay Date
    Last working day of the month

    Remote or Hybrid option?

    Min Hourly Rate
    $14.20 (Standard); $13.20 (Non-Urban); $15.45 (Portland Metro)

    Max Hourly Rate
    $21.00 (Standard); $18.50 (Non-Urban); $21.50 (Portland Metro)

    Position Summary
    This recruitment will be used to fill two Summer Student Irrigation and Soil Technician positions (a maximum of 24 hours per week during academic terms and a maximum of 40 hours per week during academic breaks) for the OSU Malheur Experiment Station in Ontario, OR.

    The student irrigation and soil technician performs routine to complex technical or specialized tasks in support of research and farm operations. Malheur Experiment Station will be conducting several different research projects related to soil fertility and irrigation management of row crops during the summer growing season.

    This position is located in Ontario, OR.

    Position Duties
    100% of duties may include:
    • Soil, plant and water sample collection and analysis
    • Plant biomass collection
    • Field scouting for weeds and pests
    • Data entry in excel and other programs
    • Setting up and connecting irrigation systems
    • Helping to set up small plot research
    • Driving university vehicles to fields


    Training will be provided for required skills.

    Minimum Qualifications
    Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: http://fa.oregonstate.edu/stu-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements
    • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
    • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
    • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
      • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
      • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
      • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
      • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
      • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


    • International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.

    Additional Required Qualifications
    • Willingness to work outdoors
    • Attention to detail


    This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

    Preferred (Special) Qualifications

    Working Conditions / Work Schedule

    Posting Detail Information

    Posting Number
    P10791SE

    Number of Vacancies
    2

    Anticipated Appointment Begin Date
    05/16/2024

    Anticipated Appointment End Date
    09/30/2024

    Posting Date
    02/27/2024

    Full Consideration Date

    Closing Date
    06/30/2024

    Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search
    Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students

    Special Instructions to Applicants
    When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:
    1. A Resume/Vita
    2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position
    For additional information please contact: Udayakumar Sekaran at udayakumar.sekaran@oregonstate.edu or call 541-889-2174.
    OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.
    This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

    OSU
    will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

    Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval.

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Surface Scientist
  • Micron Technology
  • Boise, ID FULL_TIME
  • Our vision is to transform how the world uses information to enrich life for all. Micron Technology is a world leader in innovating memory and storage solutions that accelerate the transformation of i...
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Data Scientist
  • Pearson
  • Boise, ID FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary Machine learning and LLMs’ impact on Higher Education continues to expand each day. Pearson is looking for a data scientist to help harness this growing field to benefit university st...
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Environmental Scientist
  • Alta Science and Engineering
  • Boise, ID FULL_TIME
  • Are you a scientist who enjoys working with data? Join a company where you can experience a variety of interesting and challenging environmental projects with motivated and passionate people. Alta is ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Research Scientist
  • University of Idaho
  • Boise, ID FULL_TIME
  • University of Idaho Research Scientist Location: Boise Division/College: College of Art & Architecture Employee Category: Exempt Pay Range: $63,980.80 or higher depending on education and experience F...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Medical Lab Scientist 1
  • St. Luke's Health System
  • Boise, ID FULL_TIME
  • Overview St. Luke’s Health System in Boise, Idaho is seeking a Medical Lab Scientist 1 to join our Boise Laboratory team. Unit/Position Summary Responsibilities Tests specimens in an accurate, organiz...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Customer Service Representative - Meridian Interior (OMX)
  • Metro Express People, LLC
  • Meridian, ID
  • Customer Service Representatives interact with our customers from the time they pull in the carwash until they leave in ...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Account Executive
  • Americor
  • Meridian, ID
  • At Americor, our mission is to provide families with the path to pursue their financial dreams. Whether we're helping Am...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outside Sales - B2B - Meridian, ID
  • Welcome Wagon
  • Meridian, ID
  • If you consider yourself outgoing, are an active member within your community, and desire flexibility for a work-life ba...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Summer Day Camp Staff - Tomlinson South Meridian YMCA
  • TREASURE VALLEY FAMILY YMCA
  • Meridian, ID
  • Description The South Meridian Branch of the Treasure Valley YMCA is unlike any other in the country. Our 60,000-square-...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Collector, Drug & BA Testing - (PRN) - ExamOne/Boise, ID area
  • Quest Diagnostics
  • Meridian, ID
  • Overview: Under the direction of the Branch Manager or Field Leader, the Collectors primary responsibility is to provide...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Rn / Registered Nurse / Telemetry Rn / Telemetry Nurse
  • Aureus Group
  • Meridian, ID
  • Top rated facility in Meridian, ID in need of a Telemetry RN for a travel assignment. Position: RN Specialty/Modality: R...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Call Center Representative
  • Mountain West Bank
  • Meridian, ID
  • About the Role: Do you LOVE where we work?? WE DO!! Come work for a company that supports it's communities and values it...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field Service Engineer (FS)
  • JST Manufacturing
  • Meridian, ID
  • Job description COMPANY SUMMARY JST Manufacturing is the expert in wet bench design and manufacturer and go-to internati...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

Meridian is a city located in Ada County in the U.S. state of Idaho. As of the 2010 census, the population of Meridian was 75,092 making it the third largest city in Idaho after Boise and Nampa. Meridian is considered the state's fastest-growing city and among the fastest-growing cities in the United States. A 2015 census estimate placed the population at approximately 90,739. With a 2018 non-census population estimate of 106,410 and a 1,000 percent increase in population since 1990, the city is currently estimated as the second largest in the state. Meridian is located at 43°36′51″N 116°23′56...
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