Agricultural Tech II Research

Montgomery County Maryland; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking a research support assistant to assist the Cropping Systems agronomist and the crop research team. This on-site role supports data collection, harvesting in field and greenhouse plots, and data entry and analysis under established procedures.

The ideal candidate will have at least one year in agricultural sciences, a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of relevant experience in agricultural sciences.
• Must be 18 years old in order to operate a soil water instrument which contains radioactive material as required by the KSU Radiation Safety Office.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist in establishing, maintaining, and collecting research data and harvesting field and greenhouse plots.
• Perform data entry and analysis as per established procedures.
• Maintain lab, greenhouse, and field equipment and assist researchers as needed.

Skills

1 year experience

Valid driver’s license

Willingness to report issues

Read and follow plans

Education

Biological/agricultural sciences education

Tools

MS Word

Spreadsheet

Electronic data transfer

Job description

About This Role

This position, which is under the supervision of the Cropping Systems Agronomist, provides assistance to the research crop scientists and crop research team. The worker assists the supervisor in establishing, maintaining, and collecting research data and harvesting field and greenhouse research plots. Following established procedures, the worker provides assistance in data entry and analysis. Provides assistance maintaining lab, greenhouse, and field equipment.

About Us

Worksite Description

This position is On-site.

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.

What You'll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires at least 1-year of relevant experience in agricultural sciences.
• Must be 18 years old in order to operate a soil water instrument which contains radioactive material as required by the KSU Radiation Safety Office.
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Education in the biological sciences, agricultural sciences, agricultural systems, or agriculture mechanics.
• Knowledge of the hazards and effects of pesticides (herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, etc.) and the ability to read and interpret labels and MSDS/SDS instructions regarding safe and proper use of agricultural chemicals.
• Skill and ability to use computers and software, such as MS word, spreadsheet and electronic data transfer.
• Willingness to communicate errors or problems.
• Ability to read and follow spoken and written plans.

Additional Role Information:

• Valid driver's license, upon employment, in order to drive state-owned vehicles.
• Work requires physical exertion and exposure to inclement weather.
• Must be able to transport in excess of 50 lbs., not exceeding 100 lbs. unassisted on a regular basis. Equipment used includes field scientific instruments, lab instruments, computers and grain processing facilities.
• The position involves regular (daily) use or contact with motorized vehicles such as pickup trucks and utility vehicles.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$16.76 - $26.84/hr