RESEARCH FARM ASSISTANT 2

State of Louisiana; Clinton (LA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The LSU AgCenter is seeking a Research Farm Assistant 2 at the Bob R Jones Idlewild Research Station in Clinton, Louisiana. This role supports animal care, crop maintenance, and field production activities to advance agricultural research and education.

Responsibilities include caring for animals, operating farm machinery, maintaining grounds, and assisting with various agricultural tasks across research areas.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the care of animals or general farm tasks.
• Six semester hours in an agricultural field.

Responsibilities

• Care for animals, transport, administer medication, and monitor health.
• Operate complex farm machinery and perform standard tasks including chemical application and bed setup.
• Maintain grounds and pastures, assist with fencing and equipment repairs.
• Perform related farming tasks across agricultural research areas as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Animal care

Farm equipment operation

Crops care

Education

Six semester hours in an agricultural field

Job description

The LSU AgCenter focuses on research, extension and teaching to make advancements that will benefit generations. The LSU AgCenter is one of nine campuses of the LSU System. With offices in every parish and research stations across the state, the LSU AgCenter is committed to serving the citizens of Louisiana. That pledge includes our dedication to agriculture and the vital work of providing innovation and support for the food and fiber sector while improving agriculture’s valuable contributions to the state’s economy.

Our educational efforts span nutrition and health, food safety, backyard gardening, disaster preparedness, storm recovery, youth development, managing insects and natural threats, economic development, resource conservation and so much more.

The LSU AgCenter provides individuals, families, businesses, schools, industries and local governments with valuable information aimed at improving economic conditions, general wellness and quality of life. Our faculty members across the state are actively engaged in research that creates solutions for the many aspects of agriculture while serving all residents of Louisiana. For more information about the LSU AgCenter click here: LSU AgCenter. For more information about the Bob R Jones Idlewild Research Station click here: Bob R. Jones-Idlewild Research Station.

• One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation; OR
• Six semester hours in an agricultural field.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

As a Research Farm Assistant 2, you'll help create a positive first impression for every person who walks through our doors. In this role, you will:

• Cares for animals, transporting animals, administering medication, checking health. Operates, cleans, and makes adjustments and repairs to related equipment. (30%)
• Operates complex farm machinery to perform standard farming tasks along with exacting field production techniques, i.e. chemical application, setting up beds, plot, harvesting, etc. Operates, cleans, and makes adjustments and repairs to related equipment. Learns to layout research parts. (30%)
• Maintains grounds, pastures and other places around the station. May operate equipment such as tractors and mowers to perform basic tasks associated with care of animals and facilities. Assists with monitoring fencing. (20%)
• May perform comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc. May perform maintenance tasks involving a variety of trades. (15%)
• Other duties as assigned. (5%)

Position-Specific Details:

• Appointment Type: This position does not participate in a Career Progression Group.
• Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.Some nights and weekends may be needed.
• Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience.
• Location: Bob R Jones Idlewild Research Station, Clinton, La.
• This position is not eligible for remote employment.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Rebecca Smelley at [e-mail].