Research Scientist I-III

ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION VACANCY 

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Research Scientist I-III 

Office of Water Programs 

The Office of Water Programs (OWP) is a research and training organization located on the Sacramento State campus.  OWP is seeking Research Scientists I – III. 

OWP (www.owp.csus.edu) is an internationally recognized provider of training materials in a variety of media, as well as  a source of engineering and scientific research that fills the niche between academia and consulting engineering. Our  team of nearly 50 professionals, trained in a variety of academic disciplines, collaborates to produce high-caliber work  that furthers our mission to provide cost-effective solutions for protecting and enhancing water resources, public health,  and the environment through training, scientific research, and public education. OWP is a self-supported academic  center within and located at Sacramento State. 

RATE OF PAY:  

• Research Scientist I $6,951 – $10,427 per month 

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• Research Scientist II $7,473 – $11,209 per month 

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• Research Scientist III $8,033 – $12,050 per month 

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BENEFITS: UEI offers an excellent benefits package that includes:  

• Participation in Cal PERS Retirement Program 
• Paid Vacation Time – starting at 10 hours accrued/month 
• Paid Sick Time – 8 hours accrued/month 
• Paid Holidays – 14 paid holidays per year including paid time off the week between Christmas Day and New  Year’s Day as the CSUS campus is closed 
• Excellent medical benefits – 100% employer-paid medical & dental for employee-only coverage and low cost for  family coverage 
• Educational Assistance Program for employees and/or dependents 
• Discounted membership to The WELL, Sacramento State’s on-campus fitness center 
• View a comprehensive list of all of the benefits at https://www.enterprises.csus.edu/wp content/uploads/UEI_Benefits-At-A-Glance-Brochure_OWP.pdf 

FILING DEADLINE: This position is open until filled with a priority review date of November 3, 2025. We will begin  application review on this date. 

APPLY ONLINE: To be considered, all applicants must apply through the UEI website at www.ueijobs.com. Applicants who  apply outside of this link will not be considered. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a full-time, exempt from overtime, benefited position, covered under the  California Public Employees’ Retirement System. Continued employment in this position is dependent upon the mutual consent of University Enterprises, Inc. (UEI) and the employee, and either University Enterprises or the employee can, at  any time, terminate the employment relationship at will, with or without cause. 

The selected candidate must furnish proof of eligibility to work in the United States. University Enterprises, Inc. is not a  sponsoring agency (i.e. H-1B Visa). 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

The Research Specialist I positions requires a bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biology, microbiology, chemistry,  geology, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or related discipline. The Research Specialist II and III require a master’s  degree in biological sciences, biology, microbiology, chemistry, geology, earth sciences, environmental sciences, or  related discipline. See individual job postings for other minimum qualification requirements. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The Research Scientist series, with progressive levels of responsibility, provides support and advice services for applied  research and technical assistance projects conducted by OWP on environmental/water resources problems. This position  includes water-related specialties. This position involves the application of the scientific method including defining a  problem, identifying research questions, study planning, and dissemination of results. This position requires creativity,  critical judgment, and flexibility in applying appropriate methods and analysis to achieve project goals. The position may  include providing water sector utilities with training and technical assistance services for building their technical,  managerial, financial, and workforce capacity. This position assists with proposals, marketing, planning, organizing,  supervising, and/or performing the work of a professional staff, and ensures that work products meet OWP quality  standards. The position represents OWP at professional meetings and conferences involving state and federal entities,  Sacramento State and other colleges/universities, industry, and private sector organizations.  

This position reports directly and receives general direction from the Associate Director of Research for OWP or their  designee. 

Note: This position vacancy is with University Enterprises Inc., an auxiliary organization of California State University, Sacramento. This is not a  University position; the incumbent will be an employee of University Enterprises. University Enterprises operates commercial enterprises on the  California State University, Sacramento campus; it is responsible for grant and contract management and fiscal services for University research and  sponsored programs and provides fiscal services to University related agencies and activities. University Enterprises is a non-profit corporation  governed by a board of directors in conformance with the appropriate State of California codes and policy directives of the Board of Trustees and the  campus administration.

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