Cotton Research Technician: Field & Lab Specialist

University of Georgia; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Georgia's Cotton Research Technician at the Tifton Campus assists with cotton breeding, germplasm development, cultivar evaluation, and agronomic programs. You will support field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities, manage planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and data collection while coordinating with farm personnel and researchers.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience, with preferred

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in related field.
• Strong communication and accurate data recording are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain research plots.
• Support routine crop management activities in field and greenhouse.
• Collect, record, and maintain research data and observations.
• Travel to off-site research locations as needed.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate field and laboratory equipment.

Skills

Communication

MS Office

Sprayer calibration

Crop management

Mechanical skills

Data management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Job description

The University of Georgia's Cotton Research Technician at the Tifton Campus assists with cotton breeding, germplasm development, cultivar evaluation, and agronomic programs. You will support field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities, manage planting, irrigation, fertilization, pest management, and data collection while coordinating with farm personnel and researchers.

This full-time, non-exempt role requires a high school diploma and 2 years of related experience, with preferred