Agricultural Tech II Research

Kansas State University; Manhattan (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is offering an Agricultural Tech II Research position on-site in Kansas. You will assist crop scientists by establishing, maintaining, and collecting data from field and greenhouse plots, and help with data entry and analysis under the Cropping Systems Agronomist.

The role requires at least 1 year in agricultural sciences, a valid driver's license, and the ability to operate standard farm equipment.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in agricultural sciences.
• Must be 18 years old to operate farm equipment including equipment with radioactive material as required by Radiation Safety Office.
• Valid driver's license.
• Knowledge of hazards and effects of pesticides and ability to read labels/MSDS/SDS.
• Computer skills including MS Word, spreadsheets, and electronic data transfer.
• Willingness to communicate errors or problems.
• Ability to read and follow spoken and written plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist research crop scientists and team in establishing, maintaining, and collecting data.
• Harvest field and greenhouse research plots and support data entry/analysis.
• Maintain lab, greenhouse, and field equipment.

Skills

Agricultural experience

Computer skills

MS Word

Spreadsheet

Education

Education in biological/agricultural sciences

Tools

MS Word

Spreadsheet

Job description

Agricultural Tech II Research

Kansas State University

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.

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 & maintenance general farm equipment including but not limited to tractor, sprayer, combine, mower as well as 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 how to operate & maintenance general farm equipment as

Stated In Required Experience

• 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.

Applications close on

November 30, 2026

Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$16.76 - $26.84/hr