Under the supervision of Cereal Quality Lab Manager Prashant Kumar, the Research Assistant II will perform the following duties: Receive, catalog, and clean incoming grain samples from breeding programs; Measure and report whole seed composition; Measure milling yield and flour properties; Evaluate bread and noodle quality through test baking and end-use testing; Conduct quality tests for department researchers and graduate students; Stand for long hours while performing repetitive laboratory tasks that require frequent use of hands and fingers, including handling grain samples, weighing, pipetting, operating laboratory equipment, and preparing samples for analysis; Train, supervise, and direct the daily laboratory work of student employees; Lead tours of the Cereal Quality Laboratory for visitors, including children, farmers, college classes, professors, and legislators; Maintain a clean work area; Clean glassware and perform general maintenance of laboratory equipment; Other related duties as assigned. Position Number 4M0322 Department Plant Sciences Division College of Agriculture/MAES Appointment Type Classified Contract Term Fiscal Year Semester If other, specify From date If other, specify End date FLSA Non-Exempt Union Affiliation FOCUS-MFPE FTE 1.0 Benefits Eligible Eligible Salary Salary commensurate with experience, education, and qualifications.