Research Farm Specialist 2

Louisiana State University

19h • $35,734 - $64,314 • Onsite

About The Position

This position assists with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment. The role involves providing technical farming expertise to professional researchers, laying out research plots, labeling treatments, collecting data, and handling complex aspects of animal care. It also includes conducting basic laboratory tests, calculating and applying chemicals, calibrating equipment, and performing other farming tasks in various agricultural research areas.

Requirements

• Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management.
• Three years of experience in farming.
• Twelve semester hours in an agricultural field.
• Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.

Nice To Haves

• None

Responsibilities

• Discusses research projects with professional researchers to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.
• Lays out research plots, labels treatments for animals or plants, and collects data.
• Handles complex aspects of animal care, such as delivery when complications arise, treatment of unusual health problems, assisting with experimental breeding techniques.
• Conducts basic laboratory tests on samples.
• Calculates proportions and application rates of chemicals and assists with complex applications of experimental chemicals and treatment.
• Calibrates and precisely adjusts complex equipment.
• Collects and assembles data from research plots and experimental animals.
• Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Assists with implementation of research and outreach projects including propagation and transplants, field preparation, planting, data collection, harvesting, postharvest storage, and educational programs.
• Mixes and applies liquid and granular fungicides, insecticides and herbicides in accordance with Federal and State label directions and follows all rules and regulations set forth by the University, the state, and EPA.
• Operates, maintains and makes adjustments to complex agricultural equipment and/or equipment that are vital to agronomic research, including planters, combines, spray rigs, and various makes and models of research equipment and tractors.
• Assists with maintenance of trucks and ATVs, lawn mowers, and small equipment such as string trimmers and chain saws including oil changes, lubrication, cleaning, and blade sharpening.

Benefits

• Retirement
• Multiple medical insurance options
• Supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• University holidays (14 per year)
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System

What This Job Offers

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