Research Technician I - Iron Horse

Position Summary

Assists the farm manager with day-to-day operations of a 600‑acre plant science research farm. Responsibilities include interacting with CAES research faculty, staff, and students; operating agricultural equipment such as tractors, harvesters, and guidance systems; applying fertilizers and pesticides; conducting land preparation and soil sampling; and performing general farm maintenance and repair.

• Support research projects: field preparation, planting, pesticide and fertilizer application, irrigation, cultivation, and harvesting.
• Maintain farm facilities: general upkeep around multiple buildings, maintain wildlife fences, mow grass, and care for landscaped areas.
• Maintain agricultural equipment: tractors, implements, harvesters, and other machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred:

• Basic understanding of the scientific method as it applies to plant research.
• Familiarity with row‑crop agriculture in the southeastern United States (corn, soybeans, cotton).
• Ability to operate large farm equipment within confined spaces.
• Team player with effective listening and communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of precision agriculture equipment (guidance, rate control, mapping, etc.).
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

• Work in adverse weather conditions.
• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Driving as needed to perform job tasks.

• Driving is a responsibility of this position:
  Yes.
• Position requires security access:
  Yes.

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