Research Technician

Position Overview

An agricultural research company is looking to fill a research technician position for SPRING 2026. Our company has provided university internships for credit in the past. Student will need to provide management with all necessary enrollment forms for credit.

Compensation: 40 hours/week. $14+/hr (dependent on experience). Overtime and weekends are possible. This is a full-time summer position with potential extension into the fall and options for an earlier start with good weekday availability.

This is primarily an outdoor position; applicants should be comfortable working outside in summer temperatures.

Key Responsibilities

• Crop measurements and assessments
• Sample collection
• Sample shipment
• Trial applications, including calibration of equipment and application parameters
• Irrigating
• Fertilizing
• Operating various farm equipment

Required Qualifications

• Valid driver's license
• Proof of eligibility to work in the US (Social Security or a permanent resident card)
• Vehicle or reliable transportation to and from work
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Physically able to perform regular farm activities
• Clean driving record (i.e. no DUIs or serious speeding tickets)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with a variety of crops
• Farm experience (comfortable with driving a tractor and operating various implements)

Benefits & Perks

• Water, Gatorade, and shade provided during outdoor work