Agricultural Research Technician

The position will be responsible for overseeing greenhouse experiments and livestock-controlled design of experiments to evaluate the impact of treated water for reuse for direct animal/plant consumption. This position emphasizes applied, hands‑on research. Training will be provided for specialized techniques, instrumentation, and experimental protocols. Formal research experience is appreciated but not required; candidates with farm, ranch, greenhouse, animal care, or agricultural operations experience are strongly encouraged to apply.

• Maintain laboratory, greenhouse, and barn safety standards.
• Assist with procurement of supplies and inventory management.
• Contribute to report preparation and manuscripts as appropriate.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, and technical staff.
• Daily care of research animals (cattle, goats) to ensure they are properly fed, watered, and their areas remain clean, while also ensuring animal health and addressing any health concerns as needed.
• Monitor daily water intake and growth/weight of research animals.
• Responsible for daily checks of greenhouses to ensure all technology is working correctly and that they remain clean.
• Monitor health and growth of research plants and crops, recording growth and other data as needed.
• Support planting, fertilizer and pesticide applications, crop management, harvesting, and biomass measurements.
• Monitor environmental conditions and experimental treatments.
• Maintain accurate laboratory, greenhouse, and barn records, notebooks, and digital datasets.

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in an agricultural‑related field preferred but not required (credentials of completed coursework must be provided if applicable).

Part‑time, 2‑year research‑funded position. Open until filled. Start date ASAP. Successful applicant must pass a criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Campus