RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern University & A&M College in Baton Rouge, LA, is seeking a Research Farm Specialist 2 to assist with agricultural research at the Agricultural Research and Extension Center/Research.

The role requires hands-on farming experience and specific coursework; starting compensation is $17.18 per hour with probationary appointment. Applicants should contact Mikhale R. Williams for more information.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in research farming or farm management.
• Three years of experience in farming.
• Twelve semester hours in an agricultural field.

Responsibilities

• Mixing feed according to research specifications, evaluating health of animals and treating diseases.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Adjust and maintain complex equipment and operate experimental plot equipment to establish, maintain and harvest research plots with a high level precision
• Assist with the care and management of animals involved in assigned research projects.
• Assist with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment
• Mix chemicals according to instructions on container labels
• Record and report data and maintain accurate research records.
• Discuss research projects with professional researchers to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.

Skills

Research farming experience

Farm management experience

Agriculture coursework

Job description

The mission of Southern University & A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service.

Research Farm Specialist 2

Assisting with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center/Research.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management
• Three years of experience in farming
• Twelve 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

• Mixing feed according to research specifications, evaluating health of animals and treating diseases.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Adjust and maintain complex equipment and operate experimental plot equipment to establish, maintain and harvest research plots with a high level precision
• Assist with the care and management of animals involved in assigned research projects.
• Assist with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment
• Mix chemicals according to instructions on container labels
• Record and report data and maintain accurate research records.
• Discuss research projects with professional researchers to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.

Position-Specific Details

Appointment Type: Probational

Compensation: The starting salary is $17.18/hour.

Contact Information

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University & A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform [e-mail] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process.

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