Summer Plot Technician Position

About the Job

This position will be a part of the nutrient management research and education team at the Southern Research and Outreach Center, Waseca, MN. Nutrient management is conducted primarily in corn and soybean and addresses fertilizer and manure management, cropping systems, and nutrient loss in tile drainage water. This information contributes to nutrient best management practices for southern Minnesota. Specific areas of interest include nitrogen management for corn, agronomic evaluation of phosphorus, potassium and sulfur fertilization, evaluation of new fertilizer products (enhanced efficiency fertilizers), and cover crop interactions with cropping systems.

• Assist with field research projects conducted at Waseca and other locations in southern Minnesota.
• Participate in the application of fertilizers, manure, and other products.
• Collect plant, soil, and water samples.
• Measuring and recording plant growth (both physical and with remote sensing tools.)
• General field work and plot maintenance.
• Evaluation of plots and sample processing. Assisting with educational events.

Required Qualifications

Educational, certification and work experience are based on, and cannot exceed, the qualifications for work performed in comparable UM job classification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Interest in the agricultural/environmental science field.
• Experience working effectively in a team setting.
• Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions.

Pay Range: 15.25 with an increase of $0.25/hr for each returning season; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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