Position Summary:

The Department of Plant Sciences at North Dakota State University is seeking a research specialist to assist in conducting basic and applied scientific research applicable to wheat, flour, dough and end-product qualities with special focus on analytical chemistry (protein, carbohydrates, lipids, metabolites etc.). Individual will assist in preparing research results and drafting manuscripts for appropriate journals; operating, maintaining and troubleshooting the analytical equipment of the wheat quality laboratory including but not limited to HPLC, GC, LC-MS, 2-DGE system, and dietary fiber analyzer; optimizing analytical procedures and developing new methods of analysis for that equipment. Will provide technical support to graduate students, staff, faculty, and outside inquiries in the areas of wheat, flour, dough and end-product quality analysis, and evaluation procedures. Will help in preparing and facilitating laboratory demonstrations for wheat quality related teaching courses; conducting special contract research projects for the development of new markets of HRS wheat, inter-institution collaborative studies, and/or special need of the Department or University in the areas of cereal science and technology. Will conduct analyses and prepare data summaries and/or report results of wheat quality evaluations, including, but not limited to, NDSU wheat breeder, ND Wheat Commission, and collaborative studies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• M. Sc. or equivalent in Food Science, Cereal Science, Biochemistry, Plant Science or related fields.
• Experience in conducting research in wheat protein/carbohydrate/lipid chemistry.
• Experience in biochemical analyses related wheat, flour, dough and end-product quality.
• Experience in using HPLC, GC, LC-MS, 2-DGE, Dietary fiber analyzing laboratory equipment/system including operation, management and troubleshooting.
• Experience of laboratory procedures of wheat protein, carbohydrate, metabolites extraction and processing.
• Knowledge of statistical software (e.g., SAS, SPSS) and Microsoft Office packages.
• Experience in experimental result preparation and interpretation for scientific publication, and writing scientific journal articles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and able to work with others in a multicultural environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Supervisory experience

Advertised salary: $52,000 /year

Screening Date: Review of applications will begin on February 28, 2023 and continue until the position is filled.

Benefits:

NDSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes single or family health insurance coverage with premiums paid for by the university – with an effective date for new employees the first of the month following date of hire. Other benefits include, wellness benefits, basic life insurance, retirement plan, tuition waiver, annual leave, EAP, sick leave and holiday pay. Optional benefits include supplemental life, dental, vision, long-term care insurance, flexible spending account, and supplemental retirement plans.

About Us:

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

No Smoking Notice:

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.

EO/AA Statement:

North Dakota State University is an Equal Opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.

Veteran’s Preference Notice:

This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.

Reasonable Accommodation Information

North Dakota State University 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, please contact Human Resources at 701-231-8961 or ndsu.hr@ndsu.edu.