Research technician

Summary of Job Duties

• The individual will (1) provide primary cropping systems logistics and technical research support for all research projects at the Northeast Rice Research and Extension Center (NERREC);
• 2) provide research protocol coordination and implementation for all research and demonstration projects at the NERREC;

and (3) provide physical and logistical support for all cropping systems at the NERREC. Cropping systems include, but are not limited to, crop establishment, maintenance, irrigation, and harvesting for all research projects and production crops at the NERREC.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field appropriate to the assigned program area.

Preferred Qualifications

M.S. with a concentration in agriculture or closely related degree / work experience. Preference will be given to individuals with experience with plot and field-scale research with rice and soybean crops.

Candidates with excellent spreadsheet and data management skills are preferred. The candidate should be able to collaborate with research scientists from multiple academic institutions, USDA-ARS scientists, and industry partners.

Candidate must demonstrate strong data management and organizational skills (electronic and hard copy). Strong verbal and written communication skills are required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

The candidate will collaborate with research scientists from multiple academic institutions, USDA-ARS scientists, and industry professionals.

Therefore, excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential. The candidate must have a valid driver’s license, experience operating agricultural equipment applicable to row crop production (tractors, sprayers, backhoes, ATVs, etc.

and hold (or can secure) Arkansas licensure as a Non-Commercial Applicator. Candidate must be capable of creating, organizing, and maintaining electronic spreadsheets and physical data (hard copy).

The successful applicant must be able to work in an outdoor research environment during summer conditions (i.e., high temperatures and humidity).

The employee must be able to perform physical work duties such as lifting a minimum weight of 50 pounds. The position requires significant walking and the ability to complete farm work during all climate extremes (hot and cold temperatures extremes).

Additional Information :

Salary Information : $41,000

$41,000

Last updated : 2024-05-17