Research Assistant

JOB TITLE: CRB Research Assistant

REPORTS TO: CRB Chief Research Scientist

CLASSIFICATION: 12-month, hourly, at-will

LOCATION: CRB office, Visalia, CA

WORK HOURS: Typically, Monday through Friday; occasional extended hours and weekends, travel subject to operational demands

SUMMARY: The Research Assistant provides critical support to the Chief Research Scientist and the Research Department to ensure a more professional, proficient, and complete department. Organizational, writing, editorial, and communication skills are necessary.

The Citrus Research Program is a grower-funded and grower-directed program established in 1968 under the California Marketing Act as a mechanism for enabling the California citrus growers to sponsor and support needed scientific and technical research to further the goals of the California citrus industry. The program is administered by the Citrus Research Board, which is commonly referred to as the CRB.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Serve as a science-oriented administrative assistant to the Research Department.
• Serve as a member of the Citrograph editorial team. In this capacity, assist in article formatting, proofing, and editing for the publication.Under
• the direction of the Chief Research Scientist, write “white papers,” concept documents, and other citrus-related communications.Draft
• meeting notices and agendas in compliance with Bagley-Keene Open Meeting rules. Prepare and submit minutes in a timely, correct, and professional manner.Prepa
• re communications for researchers, staff, and board/committee members. The Research Assistant will participate in the review of research reports and pre-proposals/proposals and will communicate impending deadlines to researchers/potential researchers in coordination with other staff members. The Assistant will also highlight the CRB's work through direct communication, electronic newsletters, and website postings.Admin
• istrative support for research department-based outreach efforts, including workshops and other science-based events.Perfo
• rm other duties as assigned by the Chief Research Scientist and/or the President.










DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

• Clear, effective written and oral communication.
• Self-starter with pride in the outcome of the final project.
• Ability to serve at the direction of the Chief Research Scientist in writing meeting notices, agendas, and meeting minutes.
• Thoroughness and accuracy.
• Ethical conduct and the ability to exercise confidentiality.
• Ability to create and organize files.
• Ability to meet deadlines and organizational goals.










EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

A B.A. or B.S. in communications and/or life sciences is required. Experience in science communication and/or administrative experience in a research setting may be substituted. Solid experience and knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Dropbox, Office 365, PowerPoint, and Excel are necessities.




SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and clean driving record.
• Ability to work both independently and in group settings.
• Extensive writing, formatting, editing, and proofing are a major part of this position.
• Competent use of standard office equipment such as computers, scanners, database management software, telephones, and photocopiers.
• Lifting boxes weighing up to 35 pounds.










EEO STATEMENT:

The Citrus Research Board is an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, age, marital status, religion, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or veteran status or other characteristic protected by the law.