Research Assistant

Vance Airscoop; Lewistown (MT); On-site; USD 24,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Montana State University, Central Agricultural Research Center seeks a Research Assistant II to support scientists in evaluating forage and grain samples. The role may include planting fall-seeded studies if requested.

No prior experience is required, with temporary full-time (40 hr/wk) and flexible-hour part-time options available during Monday–Friday, 8 AM–4:30 PM. Compensation ranges from $17.70 to $19.53 per hour, with MSU’s non‑discrimination policy applicable to employment and education

Qualifications

• No experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist scientists in cleaning and determining yield and quality of harvested forage and grain samples.
• Assist in planting fall-seeded studies if there is interest.

Job description

Temporary Full or Part Time Help Wanted Fall 2026 The Montana State University, Central Agricultural Research Center is located 2 miles west of Moccasin just off of HWY 87. We are seeking to hire individuals in Research Assistant II positions to assist scientists in cleaning and determining yield and quality of harvested forage and grain samples. Assisting in planting fall-seeded studies may be possible if there is interest. No experience is necessary. There are temporary full-time (40 hr/wk) and flexible-hour part-time positions available during the work week (M-F, 8 AM to 4:30 PM). The salary range is $17.70-$19.53. Non-Discrimination: Montana State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference, marital status, age, religion, creed or political belief, mental or physical handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran in admission, access to, or conduct neither of its education programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices. The Universitys non-discrimination policies and procedures, including procedures for filing formal and informal complaints and protections from retaliation, are available at https://www.montana.edu/policy/onemsu/discrimination/.recblid 16esmajq505gmbth95r612yiz4i8yy