Field Technician

PURPOSE: 

The Field Research
Technician
is a full-time, grant-funded position supporting USDA-NIFA–funded  research within the Department
of Cooperative Research at
Lincoln University of Missouri. This role advances the department’s mission
to enhance sustainable crop production and resource-use
efficiency  by ensuring the accurate
implementation of field experiments, including plot establishment, irrigation and  nutrient
management, data collection, equipment operation, and record keeping in compliance with federal  standards. Reporting to the Principal
Investigator, the technician collaborates with faculty, students, farm  staff, and extension personnel to maintain research continuity,
data quality, and timely project execution.
 The position provides essential operational support that strengthens research capacity,
supports
grant  objectives, and contributes to the university’s land-grant mission of research, education,
and outreach.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, &
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist with the implementation of greenhouse and field
  research.
• Support crop establishment, irrigation, nutrient management, and
  harvesting.
• Collect
  and organize plant and soil data using standardized methods.
• Conduct soil and plant sampling
  for agronomic assessments.
• Maintain accurate field records to support reporting
  requirements.
• Assist with plot
  layout, field preparation, and seasonal
  maintenance.
• Operate and maintain field
  equipment.
• Follow institutional safety and compliance guidelines.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,
& ABILITIES:

• Two years’ experience in Agronomy, Crop Science, Soil Science, or
  related field.
• Knowledge of plant production and soil systems.
• Ability to work outdoors under varying
  conditions.
• Strong
  organizational skills and attention to detail.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree or
master’s degree in Agronomy, Crop Science,
Soil Science, or related field.

PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with agricultural field research.
• Knowledge of
  precision agriculture or drone technology.
• Familiarity with GPS, sensors, or mobile data
  collection tools.

PHYSICAL
DEMANDS:

Ability to lift 30Lb and work in Extreme temperatures.

This job
description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills
required for the job and is subject to
review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Lincoln
University. Since no job description can
detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the
performance of a job, duties and
responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to
the changing nature of the
job shall also be considered part of the jobholder’s responsibility.

For more information, or to
apply now, you must go
to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our
website.

https://lincolnu.aaimtrack.com/jobs/1283530-286036.html

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