Research Farm Assistant 1

job title

research farm assistant 1

classified

lsuag pl4 - northeast region (melissa d cater ))

northeast office building

classified technician and skilled trades

$23,816 - $42,869

06/29/1987

04/10/2014

function of work: to provide specialized routine repetitive care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities in a research/experimental environment.

level of work: entry

supervision received: close from higher level personnel.

supervision exercised: none.

job distinctions: differs from laborer–farming by requirements for performing semi-skilled farming tasks and dealing with experimental crops and animals. Differs from research farm assistant 2 by lack of skill in equipment operation and lack of knowledge of complex farming practices.

core competencies: core competencies have not been identified by state civil service for this job title. More information on the scs competency model can be found here.

• cares for livestock including: feeding, assisting with breeding and administering medication, routine milking of cows, and checking for security of animals.
• operates, cleans, and makes simple adjustments to equipment.
• operates tractors and other equipment to disk, prepare land, cultivate; learns to use equipment to plant, fertilize, irrigate, apply chemicals, and harvest crops.
• cares for plants and trees, from specific instructions by hand or using farming equipment.
• mixes and sterilizes soil and pots, germinates and transplants seed, assists with pollination; collects and labels seed.
• learns to keep simple records on feed mix, consumption, produce, mortality, etc.
• performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.
• performs related tasks as assigned.
• maintains grounds and other places around the northeast, macon ridge, and sweet potato research stations. Uses mowers and other farm implements.
• other duties as assigned.

minimum qualifications: no experience or training is required.

additional job description competencies: none

minimum requirements: no experience or training is required.

background check: an offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

• retirement
• multiple medical insurance options
• supplemental insurances (dental, life, long-term disability, accident, vision, long-term care, etc.)
• tax saver flexible benefits plan (saves tax dollars on some childcare and medical expenses)
• university holidays (14 per year)
• generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits
• employee assistance program
• possible educational leave and tuition exemption for coursework at campuses of the lsu system

specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

northeast research station, st. Joseph, la and macon ridge research station, winnsboro, la.

Final date to receive applications: 9/14/2026

closing date: september 15, 2026

the lsu agricultural center is an equal opportunity employer.