Field Research Tech II – Agriculture & Plant Science

Utah State University; Logan (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Utah State University in Logan seeks a Research Technician II to assist with farm and outreach activities. The successful applicant will support planting, growth, and harvest cycles, data collection, and field plot maintenance, with about 30 hours per week (75% time).

The role involves operating farm equipment, guiding student researchers, and contributing to outreach through the USU Student Organic Farm. A flexible schedule is possible.

Qualifications

• Two years of related field experience or an associate degree.
• Experience with farm machinery, weed control, fertility, and irrigation; organic farming preferred.
• Ability to learn field plot maintenance and data collection in field and lab.

Responsibilities

• Seed, cultivate, irrigate, and maintain field research plots.
• Data collection, greenhouse management, soil and plant sample processing and data entry.
• Assist with farm outreach and supervise student researchers; provide practical support to the USU Student Organic Farm.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

Weed control

Soil and crop irrigation

Data collection

Data processing

Communication skills

Field work resilience

Education

Associate degree or vocational training

Bachelor's in horticulture or related

Tools

Small tractors

Agricultural equipment

Job description

Utah State University in Logan seeks a Research Technician II to assist with farm and outreach activities. The successful applicant will support planting, growth, and harvest cycles, data collection, and field plot maintenance, with about 30 hours per week (75% time).

The role involves operating farm equipment, guiding student researchers, and contributing to outreach through the USU Student Organic Farm. A flexible schedule is possible.