Biological Science Technician

Agricultural Research Service; Houma (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agricultural Research Service in Houma, Louisiana, invites applications for a position in the Plant Science Research Office, Sugarcane Research Unit. The role focuses on leading sustainable research and variety development using breeding, genomics, precision agriculture and soil science to advance cane crops in coastal environments.

The successful candidate will apply integrated pest management, plant physiology and related methods to improve crop performance and resilience in sugarcane research

Responsibilities

• Experience with growing crops from seed or transplants; soil sample collection or basic methods; processing crop samples for research.

Job description

Open: October 21, 2026 — Closes: November 3, 2026

Summary

This position is located in the Agricultural Research Service, Plant Science Research Office, Sugarcane Research Unit in Houma, Louisiana. In this position, you will lead sustainable research and variety development using breeding, genomics, precision agriculture, integrated pest management, soil science, and plant physiology.

Major Duties

Experience with the following field, or agriculture methods: growing crops from seed or transplants; soil sample collection or basic methods; processing crop samples for research.