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Mikhale R. Williams
Southern University and A&M College
P.O. Box 10400
Baton Rouge, LA 70813
Phone: 225-771-2680
Fax: 225-771-5617
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Job Concepts
Function of Work:
To assist with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment.
Level of Work:
Experienced.
Supervision Received:
General from professional researchers or other higher level personnel.
Supervision Exercised:
None.
Location of Work:
State Universities; Agricultural Research Facilities.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from Research Farm Specialist 1 by requirements for observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment.
Differs from Research Farm Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibilities.
Examples of Work
Discusses research projects with professional researches to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.
Lays out research plots, labels treatments for animals or plants, and collects data.
Handles complex aspects of animal care, such as delivery when complications arise, treatment of unusual health problems, assisting with experimental breeding techniques.
Conducts basic laboratory tests on samples.
Calculates proportions and application rates of chemicals and assists with complex applications of experimental chemicals and treatment.
Calibrates and precisely adjusts complex equipment.
Collects and assembles data from research plots and experimental animals.
Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.
Performs related duties as assigned.
