Research Technician

Salary: $17/hour

An agricultural research company is looking to fill a research technician position for SPRING 2026.

Our company has provided university internships for credit in the past. Student will need to provide management with all necessary enrollment forms for credit.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Crop measurements and assessments
• Sample collection
• Sample shipment
• Trial applications, including calibration of equipment and application parameters
• Irrigating
• Fertilizing
• Operating various farm equipment

Job requirements:

• Valid drivers license
• Proof of eligibility to work in the US (Social Security or a permanent resident card)
• Vehicle or reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Physically able to perform regular farm activities
• Clean driving record (i.e. no DUIs or serious speeding tickets)

Preferred skills:

• Experience with a variety of crops
  
• Farm experience (comfortable with driving a tractor and operating various implements)
  
  

40 hours/week. $17/hr (dependent on experience). Overtime and weekends are possible. This is a full-time summer position, but qualified candidates may be able to start sooner with good weekday availability during the semester. The job can continue into the fall, dependent on company needs and student availability.

This is primarily an outdoor position. Applicant should be comfortable working outside in summer temperatures. The employer will provide water, Gatorade, and shade.