The 1,800-acre Lake Wheeler Road Field Laboratory (LWRFL) serves as a platform for agricultural research, teaching, and extension. The primary purpose of the Field Lab is to provide land, personnel, expertise, facilities, and equipment to support the academic, research, and teaching mission of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences.

The Research Technician position supports the agricultural field research operations. As research programs evolve over time, this position may be called upon to do a wide variety of tasks, all related to agricultural research and support. The position will be working outdoors in conditions of both heat and cold, maybe working with field crops, horticultural crops, or livestock, and will be expected to operate agricultural equipment. The validity of the research depends upon the quality of work in the research technician position. This position has diverse responsibilities and will rely on general agricultural and farm maintenance knowledge.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

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Other duties as assigned.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

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If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

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