Research Field Technician Jobs

Position Information
Classification Title Temporary Hourly
Employment Category Temporary
Is this an Hourly position? Yes
Work Hours/Week 16-40
Overtime Eligible? Yes
Position Location Fruita, CO
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work? No
Description of Work Unit
The Integrated Cropping System research program at the Western Colorado Research Center in Fruita is part of the Western Colorado Research Center, encompassing the Orchard Mesa Research Station, Organic Agricultural Research Station at Rogers Mesa, and the Grand Valley Research Station (Fruita).
Search Contact Email [email protected]
Position Summary
The Agricultural Research Field Technician will be supported by the projects funded by the Colorado Corn Promotion Council and Ag. Nutrien
PURPOSE OF POSITION : To provide assistance to WCRC -GV and its partners, in the soil sampling, evaluation of corn, cowpea and sorghum for silage, forage analysis, evaluation of stay green sorghum and proso-millet, irrigation scheduling and, crop yields, data collection, preliminary analysis, equipment maintenance and other tasks.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND RELATIONSHIPS : The Research Field Technician will be supervised by Dr. Sri Pinnamaneni at the Western Colorado Research Center – Grand Valley ( WCRC -GV). Additional guidance for the position will be provided by WCRC -GV staff and farmer-stakeholders supporting the project. The position requires effective working relations with agricultural and environmental stakeholders.
Position Minimum Qualifications

• Expertise with basic spreadsheet data (i.e., MS Excel)
• Willingness to collaborate in a team environment on a multitude of tasks that may change and diversify weekly
• Pursuing a degree in Natural Resources Management, Soil and Crop Sciences, or closely related fields.
• Willingness to learn to work with basic vendor-supplied programs and other data management software unique to field equipment.
• Ability to communicate (public speaking and writing skills)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in research farms
• Experience with data recording, handling, and analysis

Posting Details
Working Title Research Field Technician
Posting Number 202300545T
Department Western Colorado Research Center
Salary Range up to $17.00 per hour
Employee Benefits
Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for temporary employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf
Close Date 07/23/2023
Special Instructions to Applicants
Apply by emailing your current resume to: [email protected]. Please also include contact information for 1 to 3 references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
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Diversity Statement
Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category Research Field Work
Duty/Responsibility
Assist with establishing research trials
Plot maintenance
Data collection and entry
Equipment operation and maintenance
Soil sampling
Sample processing
Percentage Of Time 100%
References
Minimum References Required 3
Maximum References Required 3
Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents