On-Site Agricultural Research Technician II

Kansas State University; Colby (KS); On-site; USD 23,088 - 36,974; Full time

Job summary

Kansas State University is seeking an on-site research support role to assist the Cropping Systems Agronomist. Responsibilities include data collection, harvesting field and greenhouse plots, and maintaining equipment.

The job requires basic agricultural science experience, a valid driver's license, and computer proficiency for data entry and analysis. Preferred candidates have related biological sciences education and knowledge of pesticides hazards, plus willingness to communicate issues and

Qualifications

• Requires at least 1 year of relevant experience in agricultural sciences.
• Must be 18 years old to operate a soil water instrument which contains radioactive material.
• Valid driver's license.
• Education in biological or agricultural sciences favored.
• Knowledge of hazards of pesticides and reading MSDS/SDS labels.

Responsibilities

• Assist crop scientists and research team in establishing, maintaining, and collecting data.
• Harvest field and greenhouse research plots and prepare data for analysis.
• Enter data and assist in data analysis following established procedures.
• Maintain lab, greenhouse, and field equipment.

Tools

MS Word

Spreadsheet

Electronic data transfer

Job description

Kansas State University is seeking an on-site research support role to assist the Cropping Systems Agronomist. Responsibilities include data collection, harvesting field and greenhouse plots, and maintaining equipment.

The job requires basic agricultural science experience, a valid driver's license, and computer proficiency for data entry and analysis. Preferred candidates have related biological sciences education and knowledge of pesticides hazards, plus willingness to communicate issues and