Barley Seed Lab and Field Technician

Barley Seed Lab and Field Technician

This is a full-time professional position as a Research Associate for the MSU Barley Breeding research project. Primary duties will be supervising field and greenhouse research to support the barley breeding project, as well as research and student projects. Other research duties dependent on applicant's interest.

The successful candidate will have effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills, time management skills, will be detail oriented, follow all University rules and policies, will have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with co-workers and will positively represent the program and the University to all stakeholders. Must be willing to work outside of traditional business hours, including evenings and weekends, when research protocols dictate.

Must be able to drive a pick-up truck while towing trailers or farm implements. Must be able to safely enter, exit and operate numerous types of farms and research scale machinery unassisted. Must be able to safely and effectively use seed cleaning and seed processing machinery. Must have or be able to obtain a valid State of Montana driver's license as travel will be required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Move and maneuver 60 pounds. Navigate rough terrain for long periods of time. Work in inclement weather conditions for long periods of time. Work in and around dust, pollen-bearing plants, and agricultural pesticides. Work with and around loud equipment and heavy machinery. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

This position has supervisory duties? Yes

Screening of applications will begin on June 17, 2026; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer. MSU does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, or any other protected class status in violation of any applicable law. In compliance with the Montana Veteran's Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans.

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