Research Farm Specialist 2

State of Louisiana • Rayne, LA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, part of the LSU AgCenter, is hiring a Research Farm Specialist 2 to support research farming operations in Rayne, Louisiana. The LSU AgCenter conducts research, extension, and teaching to benefit Louisiana residents and advance agriculture. This position works with research and farm personnel to prepare and maintain research areas and support field research activities. It is not eligible for remote employment.

The position is scheduled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the potential for weekend work during harvest season and special events. Salary is determined based on qualifications and experience, with a stated range of $17.18 to $30.92 per hour.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in research farming or farm management; or three years of experience in farming; or twelve semester hours in an agricultural field.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust tractors, tillage implements, mowers, land-leveling equipment, ditchers, combines, and other agricultural equipment to prepare and maintain research fields.
• Perform tillage, seedbed preparation, land leveling, drainage maintenance, mowing, harvesting, and other field operations.
• Assist with harvesting and cleaning foundation rice seed, including operating and cleaning grain bins and seed-cleaning equipment.
• Work with research and farm personnel to prepare and maintain research areas.
• Observe and report field, crop, and equipment conditions that may affect research activities or results.
• Perform routine equipment inspections, adjustments, preventive maintenance, and minor repairs.
• Assist with laying out and establishing research plots, field observations, measurements, sampling, harvesting, and research data collection.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed