Entry-Level Research Farm Technician

lsu; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

LSU AgCenter Northeast Region seeks a Research Farm Assistant 1 to provide routine care for animals and crops in a research setting at the Northeast Office Building. The role involves performing semi-skilled farming tasks and assisting with experimental crops and livestock under supervision.

Entry level position with training provided. Responsibilities include caring for livestock, operating basic equipment, maintaining grounds, and supporting other farm tasks across multiple stations in

Qualifications

• MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• Care for livestock including feeding, assisting with breeding, administering medication, and routine milking of cows.
• Operates, cleans, and makes simple adjustments to equipment.
• Operates tractors and other equipment to disk, prepare land, cultivate, plant, fertilize, irrigate, apply chemicals, and harvest crops.
• Cares for plants and trees per specific instructions using farming equipment.

Job description

LSU AgCenter Northeast Region seeks a Research Farm Assistant 1 to provide routine care for animals and crops in a research setting at the Northeast Office Building. The role involves performing semi-skilled farming tasks and assisting with experimental crops and livestock under supervision.

Entry level position with training provided. Responsibilities include caring for livestock, operating basic equipment, maintaining grounds, and supporting other farm tasks across multiple stations in