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Job Title:
Research Farm Assistant
Department:
FAES | Research Operations Administration-JM
A Research Farm Assistant (Farm Coordinator 1) assists with data sample collection for agricultural research and assists with tasks to complete research station operations; assists with layout of research plots, planting, and other tasks to establish field experiments; assists with data collection; harvests crops; sorts, counts, and weighs crop samples and takes other measurements; takes soil and plant samples; assists with preparing soils, plants, seeds, and transplants; waters and cares for plants in greenhouse; operates seed processing equipment or other lab equipment; operates tractors and farm machinery; weeds plots; sets up irrigation equipment; mows grass; assists with field days and tours; assists with maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment; assists with other duties as assigned; works intermittent or flexible work schedule according to crop, soil, and weather conditions. Position located at Muck Crops Ag Research Station, Willard, Ohio.
Desired experience: Experience with farm machinery and farming practices; ability to stoop, kneel, lift 50 pounds and perform physical work for extended periods; Ohio drivers license.
Applicants must upload resume listing education and experience to be considered.
Additional Information:
The salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limit to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.
Location:
Muck Crop ARS - Head House (9717)
Position Type:
Intermittent
Scheduled Hours:
0.2
Shift:
First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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