Research Farm Assistant (Intermittent position)- North Central

The Ohio State University

2d • Onsite

About The Position

A Research Farm Assistant (Farm Coordinator 1) assists with duties in support of agricultural operations and field research on vegetable crops. Assists with layout of research plots, planting, and other tasks to establish field experiments; harvests crops, sorts, counts, and weighs crop samples; takes soil and plant samples and assists with data collection. Other duties may include assisting with preparing soil, planting, and greenhouse operations, seed processing, operation of tractors, mowers and farm machinery; weeding research plots; assists with irrigation installation; assists with field days and tours; assists with maintenance of facilities, farm machinery and grounds; performs other duties as assigned; works intermittent or flexible work schedule according to crop, soil, and weather conditions. Position located at The Ohio State University North Central Agricultural Research Station, Fremont, Ohio. Intermittent Cycle: May 4, 2026 to September 30, 2026.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 0 years of relevant experience required.

Nice To Haves

• 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists with layout of research plots, planting, and other tasks to establish field experiments
• Harvests crops, sorts, counts, and weighs crop samples
• Takes soil and plant samples and assists with data collection
• Assisting with preparing soil, planting, and greenhouse operations, seed processing, operation of tractors, mowers and farm machinery
• Weeding research plots
• Assists with irrigation installation
• Assists with field days and tours
• Assists with maintenance of facilities, farm machinery and grounds
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Works intermittent or flexible work schedule according to crop, soil, and weather conditions

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED