Research Farm Assistant 2

Louisiana State University; St. Gabriel (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 36,000; Full time

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Job summary

Louisiana State University is seeking a Research Farm Assistant 2 at the RBC-Embryo Biotech Lab in St. Gabriel, LA. The role supports routine care of animals and crops, operates complex farm machinery, and maintains farm facilities as part of a research environment.

Responsibilities include health checks on livestock, daily farm tasks, and assisting with equipment maintenance. Competitive pay range is provided with opportunities for progression; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation.
• College credit in agricultural courses will substitute for the required experience on the basis of one semester hour for two months of experience.
• Note: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Operates farm machinery such as tractors, lawnmowers, batwing rotary cutters, disk and cultipacker, hay cutters, hay rake, seed broadcaster, and equipment for chemical applications.
• Care of livestock including: daily health checks, pen maintenance, assist in deworming protocols, rotational grazing, putting out hay, feeding and recording daily health and observation log.
• Maintains property and fences. Spraying of fence line weeds, upkeep of hard fence and hotwire fence, repairs to damaged gates and fences, building of new enclosures on property, maintenance to drainage ditches on property, mowing of pastures and lawns around shop and buildings.
• Makes adjustments and repairs to farm equipment, lawn mowers, ATVs, and tractors
• Assists with maintenance of shop area, shade structures and main building.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Farm machinery operation

Livestock care

Record keeping

Tools

Tractors

Lawnmowers

ATVs

Job description

Research Farm Assistant 2# Louisiana State University - Careers## Research Farm Assistant 2Apply: RBC-Embryo Biotech Lab: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: November 16, 2026 (12 days left to apply): R00121939## ****All Job Postings will close at 12:01a.m. CST (1:01a.m. EST) on the specified Closing Date (if designated).****## **If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application progress will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.**## Job Posting Title:Research Farm Assistant 2## Position Type:Classified## Department:LSUAG PL1 - CRS - Reproductive Biology Center (Cobey Ross Hendry (00002076))## Work Location:RBC-Embryo Biotech Lab## Pay Grade:Classified Technician and Skilled Trades## Job Description:114340 RESEARCH FARM ASSISTANT 2 WS206 $20,363 - $36,483 Creation Date: 06/29/1987 Change Date: 10/01/2022 FUNCTION OF WORK: To provide specialized routine repetitive care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities in a research/experimental environment. LEVEL OF WORK: Experienced. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: General from higher-level personnel. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None, although employees may assist and train lower level personnel. LOCATION OF WORK: State Universities; Agricultural Research Facilities. JOB DISTINCTIONS: Differs from a Research Farm assistant 1 by the presence of responsibilities which require knowledge of complex farming practices and by requirements for skilled equipment operation to perform complex tasks. EXAMPLES OF WORK: EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED. Operates complex farm machinery/equipment to perform exacting field production techniques, i.e. chemical application, close cultivation, setting up beds, plot harvesting, etc. Cares for livestock including: mixing and administering feed, transporting, administering medication, checking health, breeding, and milking cows. Makes adjustments and repairs to farm equipment. Keeps simple records on feed mix ingredients, consumption, produce mortality, seed, and other farming operations. Learns to lay out research plots. Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc. Performs related tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation. SUBSTITUTIONS: College credit in agricultural courses will substitute for the required experience on the basis of one semester hour for two months of experience. NOTE: Any college hours or degree must be from an accredited college or university. ## Additional Job Description:## Competencies:None## Special Instructions:Location: Reproductive Biology Center, St. Gabriel, LA Minimum Requirements: One year of experience in the care of animals; the general care of crops, shrubs, or plants; or farm-related equipment and machinery operation. For more information and Substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office. Job Duties: Operates farm machinery equipment such as tractors, lawnmowers, batwing rotary cutters, disk and cultipacker, hay cutters, hay rake, seed broadcaster, and equipment for chemical applications. (40%) Care of livestock including: daily health checks, pen maintenance, assist in deworming protocols, rotational grazing, putting out hay, feeding and recording daily health and observation log. (20%) Maintains property and fences. Spraying of fence line weeds, upkeep of hard fence and hotwire fence, repairs to damaged gates and fences, building of new enclosures on property, maintenance to drainage ditches on property, mowing of pastures and lawns around shop and buildings. (20%) Makes adjustments and repairs to farm equipment, lawn mowers, ATVs, and tractors (10%) Assists with maintenance of shop area, shade structures and main building. (5%) Other duties as assigned. (5%) Compensation: The salary offered will be determined based on qualifications and experience. Minimum - $13.11/hour; 1st Quartile - $15.73/hour; Midpoint - $18.35/hour; 3rd Quartile - $20.97/hour, and Maximum - $23.59/hour. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application. No testing required. Apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU Application Deadline: 11/15/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified. 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.**Skills Needed:****Preferred Skills:**## Posting Date:November 2, 2026## Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):November 16, 2026## Additional Position Information:**Background Check -** An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.**Benefits -** The LSU AgCenter has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses), university holidays (14 per year), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the LSU System. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment. Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.## Essential Position (Y/N):## About the LSU Agricultural Center:The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish. For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.## The LSU Agricultural Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.## HCM Contact Information:Questions or concerns can be directed to the LSU AgCenter Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-2258 or emailed [e-mail].