Entry-Level Research Farm Technician

Louisiana State University; United States; On-site; USD 24,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Medical insurance options

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Educational tuition exemption

Job summary

Louisiana State University seeks a Research Farm Assistant 1 to provide routine care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities in a research environment. This entry-level role operates under supervision and performs semi-skilled farming tasks as described.

Responsibilities include operating simple equipment, caring for livestock and plants, and assisting with field activities across the Northeast and Macon Ridge stations in Louisiana. Background checks are required before hire.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.
• Background check: pre-employment background check is required.

Responsibilities

• Cares for livestock including feeding, assisting with breeding and medication administration.
• Operates, cleans, and makes simple adjustments to equipment.
• Disks, prepares land, cultivates and assists with planting and harvesting crops.
• Cares for plants and trees using hand tools or farming equipment.
• Keeps simple records on feed, consumption, production and mortality.

Skills

No experience required

Job description

Louisiana State University seeks a Research Farm Assistant 1 to provide routine care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities in a research environment. This entry-level role operates under supervision and performs semi-skilled farming tasks as described.

Responsibilities include operating simple equipment, caring for livestock and plants, and assisting with field activities across the Northeast and Macon Ridge stations in Louisiana. Background checks are required before hire.