Research Farm Assistant 2

LSU Agricultural Center

Baton Rouge, LA, US
Base: $27,269 - $49,067; bonus/equity: not specifi...
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Operating complex farm machinery
Livestock care and medication administration
Fence and property maintenance tasks
** The LSU Agricultural Center is seeking a Research Farm Assistant 2 to provide specialized care and maintenance of animals, crops, and equipment in a research environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in agricultural practices, particularly in operating complex farm machinery, and will be responsible for various farming tasks. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides specialized routine care and maintenance of animals, crops, equipment, and facilities within a research environment.
  • The position requires operating complex farm machinery such as tractors, rotary cutters, and seed broadcasters for field production.
  • Employees receive an attractive benefits package including retirement, multiple medical insurance options, and generous annual leave.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 75

** The LSU Agricultural Center is seeking a Research Farm Assistant 2 to provide specialized care and maintenance of animals, crops, and equipment in a research environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in agricultural practices, particularly in operating complex farm machinery, and will be responsible for various farming tasks. **

Salary

Base: $27,269 - $49,067; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Retirement, medical, dental, life, vacation, sick leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Operating complex farm machinery
  • Livestock care and medication administration
  • Fence and property maintenance tasks
  • Minor equipment adjustments and repairs
  • Research plot layout and harvesting

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with chemical application techniques
  • Knowledge of forestry or aquaculture operations
  • Ability to train lower level personnel
  • Record keeping for feed and produce

Key Requirements

  • One year experience in animal care
  • One year experience in crop care
  • One year experience with farm equipment operation
  • Six semester hours in agricultural field
  • Satisfactory pre-employment background check

Work Rights

Not specified

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