Position

Temporary Research Assistant, Agriculture

Employment Status

Non-exempt, temporary position

Position Summary

Assist project leaders with research to assess and establish rotational grazing on the university farm. Duties include planting, maintenance and data collection in research plots; machinery operation and maintenance; proper and safe mixing and application of insecticide and herbicides; monitoring insect and weed population for IPM program; establishing sustainable nutrient management programs; operating a broad spectrum of farm equipment; and working with livestock.

Essential Functions

1. Assist project leaders with research
2. Plant, maintain and collect data in research plots as directed
3. Operate farm equipment
4. Safetly mix and apply insecticides and herbicides
5. Handle beef and dairy cattle

Minimum Qualifications

Education: High school diploma
Experience: Agricultural background and equipment operation
Skills: Problem solving, ability to follow directions

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Upper division animal science/agriculture science student

Working Conditions

Variations in temperature from warm to hot as much of the work is done in the field

Equipment/Materials Used

Farm equipment, livestock

Typical Physical Demands

Some heavy lifting

Date Available

Application Deadline

Until position is filled

Salary

Competitive market based

To Apply

Click here to submit a Northwest application. You may also contact the Office of Human Resources at (660) 562-1127 or mdrake@nwmissouri.edu for more information.