Cotton Research Technician: Field & Lab Focus

The University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia at the Tifton Campus invites applications for a Cotton Research Technician. This role supports research focused on cotton production and improvement, including breeding, germplasm development, cultivar evaluation, and agronomic programs.

Collaboration with researchers, students, and staff is essential to achieve program objectives. The position involves field, greenhouse, and laboratory work, managing trials, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain research plots.
• Support routine crop management activities including irrigation, fertilization, weed control, and other practices for trials.
• Collect, record, and maintain research data and observations from field and greenhouse activities.
• Travel to support planting, maintenance, and harvesting at off-site locations.

Skills

Communication

Microsoft Office

Crop management

Precision agriculture

Equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

The University of Georgia at the Tifton Campus invites applications for a Cotton Research Technician. This role supports research focused on cotton production and improvement, including breeding, germplasm development, cultivar evaluation, and agronomic programs.

Collaboration with researchers, students, and staff is essential to achieve program objectives. The position involves field, greenhouse, and laboratory work, managing trials, planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management,