Senior Agricultural Research Technician — Field & Laboratory

University-of-Hawaii-System; Waimea/Kamuela (HI); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Hawai'i System is seeking an Agricultural Research Technician III to aid researchers at the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Stations on the northeastern side (Mealani, Lalamil a & Kona). The role requires basic farming experience, a valid Hawaii driver’s license, and the ability to perform arithmetic and data recording.

Salary is $3,606 monthly with continuous posting for qualified applicants. The position may involve supervising a few lower-level aides and performing standard

Qualifications

• One year of farm or agricultural lab work showing basic farming methods.
• One year of non-professional or technical agricultural work involving data recording and evaluation.
• Ability to perform arithmetic, record data, and recognize diseased plants; knowledge of experimental design and farming methods.
• Valid driver’s license to drive in Hawaii.
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and assist lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Within six months, obtain Commercial Applicator license (Category 1A) and respirator fit-testing.
• Substitutions: college credits/certificates may substitute for up to 1 year of General Experience and up to 3 years of Specialized Experience.

Responsibilities

• This class represents the first independent level of work in support of agricultural research projects and specialized operations.
• Assistance is provided to researchers to conduct all phases of projects following experimental design and standardized procedures.
• Supervision is provided by a researcher; may supervise a few lower-level aides as needed.
• Higher-level work may be assigned for development of the incumbent; other related duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in agriculture or related field

Associate degree in Science or Certificate of Achievement in agriculture

Certificate of Completion in agriculture

Job description

University of Hawai'i System is seeking an Agricultural Research Technician III to aid researchers at the Hawaii Agricultural Experiment Stations on the northeastern side (Mealani, Lalamil a & Kona). The role requires basic farming experience, a valid Hawaii driver’s license, and the ability to perform arithmetic and data recording.

Salary is $3,606 monthly with continuous posting for qualified applicants. The position may involve supervising a few lower-level aides and performing standard