Job No. 154828
- Job Title:
- Research Technician III or Agricultural Assistant III
- Employer:
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Utah State University
- Location:
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Kaysville , UT
- Posting Date:
- 05-Feb-2025
- Description:
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Overview
Utah State University invites applications for two available full-time, fiscal year (twelve month) positions as either a Research Technician III or Agricultural Assistant III. Please see the Qualifications section below.
The positions are located primarily at the Utah Agricultural Experiment Station (UAES) Kaysville Farm OR the Greenville/Blue Creek Farms. The successful candidates will work under the direction of the Farm Foreman to maintain fruit and vegetable research plots, including carrying out crop production practices, data collection, produce harvest, and transportation.
Additionally, the positions will assist in everyday duties and responsibilities of the farm related to non-research crop production. They must be able to work flexible hours to accommodate the busy growing and harvest season. They will need to be able to work independently, and with minimum supervision and need to be a driven, self-starter that can lead others in performing the tasks they are working on.
Responsibilities
Assist in farm responsibilities which could include, but are not restricted to soil preparation, planting, watering, spraying, thinning, and harvesting of commodities in a research setting.
Plant new orchards or turf plots and install all irrigation and plot protection systems, including trellising and fencing.
Operate a variety of equipment with precision and care to maintain the integrity of research projects. This includes agricultural tractors, skid steers, specialty harvesters, sprayers, and various farm implements, as well as pickup trucks with different types of trailers, such as gooseneck and bumper-pulled models.
Work closely with the farm manager to maintain equipment and facilities.
Communicate and provide adequate records (of feed products or when helping with research and all legal regulations for safety) effectively to proper personnel.
Stay current on a chemical Private Applicators license.
Understand research protocols and follow them throughout the course of the research.
Assist with training and day-to-day supervision of seasonal labor and student employees.
Data collection and archiving using computer spreadsheets. Summarize data and assist with the preparation of research report.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Agricultural Assistant III:
2 years experience in crop production, including operating and maintaining heavy machinery.
Preference for experience in fruit or vegetable production systems, and with agricultural research farms.
Experience working with ag chemicals.
Must obtain a Private Applicator pesticide license within the first 60 days of employment to perform essential job duties.
Valid Utah Driver’s License to perform essential job duties.
Research Technician III:
4 years experience or a combination of education and experience (e.g. Bachelors degree in an agriculturally related discipline OR an equivalent combination of education and crop production/research experience.)
Preference for one-year experience working in a research setting.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to communicate effectively, verbal and written, with university staff and faculty members and with produce buyers.
Requires the ability to read written instructions, regulations, and other documentation and follow their directions exactly.
Requires ability to operate and maintain agriculture equipment and trucks safely.
Requires ability to climb ladders while working with both hands. Increasing efficiency in the management of orchards and setting an example for other workers to follow.
Attention to detail is mandatory as data needs to be collected with accuracy for publication correctness.
Requires ability to work with limited or no supervision and make appropriate decisions when doing so.
Must understand and follow safety protocols and procedures and be willing to intervene with seasonal employees/students if dangerous or damaging actions are observed and teach correct procedures.
Required Documents
Along with the online application, please attach:
Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV"
Name and contact information for 3 professional references to be entered into Candidate Profile
- Contact information:
- Utah State University
- Kaysville, UT 84322
- United States
- Employer's Website:
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