RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2

Supplemental Information

Research Farm Specialist 2

• Pay Scale: WS210
• Position Number: R00091286
• Location: Red River Research Station, Bossier City, LA
• Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience in RESEARCH FARMing or in general farm management. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
• No testing required. Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.
• Application Deadline: 3/24/2024 or until suitable candidate is identified.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualifications

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.