Agricultural Research Technician III

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Working Title:

Agricultural Research Technician III

Department:
Entomology-0834

Requisition Number: S_260200

Posting Open Date: 03/25/2026

Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 04/15/2026

Open Until Filled:
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Join the Department of Entomology, where you’ll support impactful teaching, research, and outreach related to insects and their interactions with humans, the environment, and other organisms.

As the Agricultural Research Technician III, you will:

• Establish and maintain field crop experiments including land preparation, planting, pesticide application, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting of research plots.
• Communicate with research faculty and staff regarding field experiments and will supervise and assign duties to student employees as appropriate.
• Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment at the ENREEC Entomology facilities near Ithaca, NE and ensure research needs are met.

Pesticide applicator’s license must be obtained within one month of hire. Work location is split between Lincoln and the Eastern Nebraska Research, Extension and Education Center near Ithaca, NE. ENREEC is located close to Fremont, Ashland, and Wahoo and is just 30 minutes from Lincoln.

At the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, we’re proud to be consistently recognized by Forbes as a top employer and recently earned the Lincoln Family Friendly Workplace certification. We are known for our welcoming, supportive environment, commitment to professional growth, and outstanding benefits. UNL isn’t just a workplace; it’s a place to build your career and make a meaningful impact in Nebraska.

When you join our team as a full-time, regular staff member, you’ll enjoy:

• Generous paid time off
  , including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive insurance options
  , including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
• Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education
• Robust retirement plans with university match

As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• High school diploma plus five years experience in agriculture, farming, or related field;
  OR
• Associate degree in agriculture-related field plus three years of relevant experience;
  OR
• Bachelor’s degree in agriculture-related field plus one year of relevant experience. Equivalent education/experience will be considered.
• Background in agriculture, agronomy, entomology, or related field with farm experience including farm machinery operation required.
• Computer skills and basic computer literacy are essential.
• Prioritization, organizational, record keeping, and facilitation skills are necessary.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria.

The following qualifications are preferred but not required:

• Bachelors degree in agricultural-related field.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with large and small scale agricultural equipment.

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Subject to DOT approved pre-employment & random testing for alcohol and controlled substances.

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Lincoln, NE

• * Please describe your experience in agriculture or a related field (including any education that may substitute for experience), specifying your total years of experience, and list the farm machinery or equipment you have operated. Relevant experience may include unpaid work (e.g., family operations). (Open Ended Question)