What are the responsibilities and job description for the Research Technician I (Extended Temporary) (Yuma, AZ) position at College of Science at The University of Arizona?
Position Highlights
The primary responsibility of this position will be participating in field, greenhouse and laboratory research, measuring various soil, crop, and environmental variables. Research duties will include collecting soil, water, and plant biomass samples from the field, monitor crop growth in the field, help in fieldwork like irrigation, weed management, collect field based data on soil moisture, crop growth or similar parameters, process samples for analyses, run analyses, procure and organize research data and research supplies inventory.
This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum$15Grade Range Midpoint$18.75Grade Range Maximum$22.5Career Stream and LevelOC1Job FamilyResearch & LabJob FunctionResearchType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire Date4/14/2025Expected End Date2/27/2026Contact Information for Candidates
Debankur Sanyal
Assistant Professor, Soil Health
dsanyal@arizona.edu
Open Date3/14/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResumeSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
The primary responsibility of this position will be participating in field, greenhouse and laboratory research, measuring various soil, crop, and environmental variables. Research duties will include collecting soil, water, and plant biomass samples from the field, monitor crop growth in the field, help in fieldwork like irrigation, weed management, collect field based data on soil moisture, crop growth or similar parameters, process samples for analyses, run analyses, procure and organize research data and research supplies inventory.
This is an Extended Temporary Employment (ETE) position.
Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Maintaining and monitoring agricultural research plots by checking irrigation, crop growth, and record plant and soil information on a regular basis. Protocols will be made available by the supervisory team.
- Collect soil properties and plant growth data using tools and instruments. Data will be recorded using handheld devices like tape measures, meter sticks, SPAD meter, moisture meter, and similar instrument. Protocols will be made available by the supervisory team.
- Organize collected data in a spreadsheet and procure them with other project team members. Will be submitting all recorded information in a shared folder on Box or OneDrive and provide regular updates to the PI.
- Sample collection and field work: Will collect soil, water, and plant samples from these research plots and process them for analyses. The samples will be collected using tools like soil probe, bottles, ziplock bags, and clippers. The samples will be dried and ground for analyses.
- Assist in irrigation, plot preparation and application of agricultural products in the research plots. Compost, biochar, other agricultural products, hydrogel based soil amendments and fertilizers will be applied by hand. Protocols will be made available by the supervisory team.
- Understanding of soil, agricultural and environmental science principles.
- Ability to work outside in open fields for extended hours.
- Ability to drive vehicles to rural and urban field research sites.
- Ability to learn new skills.
- Ability to work with agricultural stakeholders.
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
- Experience with agricultural field work.
- Experience in working with chemicals, electronic instruments.
The Grade Range Minimum, Midpoint, and Maximum Fields listed below represent a full range of career compensation growth over time in this position and grade. Each unit typically sets starting pay between minimum and midpoint upon hire. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.Grade Range Minimum$15Grade Range Midpoint$18.75Grade Range Maximum$22.5Career Stream and LevelOC1Job FamilyResearch & LabJob FunctionResearchType of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire Date4/14/2025Expected End Date2/27/2026Contact Information for Candidates
Debankur Sanyal
Assistant Professor, Soil Health
dsanyal@arizona.edu
Open Date3/14/2025Open Until FilledYesDocuments Needed to ApplyResumeSpecial Instructions to ApplicantNotice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety ReportIn compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University’s campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at cleryact@arizona.edu.
Salary : $15 - $19
