Research Technician

5 days ago


West Lafayette, Indiana, United States Purdue University Full time

Req Id: 36228

Job Title: Research Technician - Botany and Plant Pathology

City: West Lafayette

Job Description:

Job Summary

The Department of Botany and Plant Pathology is seeking an Associate Research Technician. In this role, the primary responsibilities will include working directly with faculty and graduate students implementing field trials at multiple Purdue Ag Centers and ACRE, running standard experiments, supporting researchers in the scheduling and operation of field equipment fleet used for field preparation, plot layout, planting, pesticide applications and harvest of crops as well as collecting research data related to field research trials. In addition, you will follow standard procedures and utilize precision ag technologies to program research equipment for variable-rate planting, pesticide application and yield data collection based on input about data required by faculty and graduate students, crop scouting and field conditions.

What We're Looking For:

  • Associate's degree in an Agronomic major: Agronomy, Ag Systems Management, Plant Pathology, or related field
  • 1 year of field experience
  • In lieu of degree, an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered (HS/GED+ 3 years of experience)
  • Experience with the use of Precision Ag technologies and agricultural equipment operation
  • Ability to obtain certification and/or licensing in regulated areas as needed (example: Possess or have the ability to acquire a Cat 1 pesticide applicator license within 1 year of hire date)
  • Ability to acquire a Class B CDL within 12 months of employment
  • Ability to become approved to drive Purdue University vehicles
What We'd Like You to Know:
  • This position may require seasonal hours beyond 40 hours per week as needed.
  • Learn more about Purdue's benefits summary
  • Purdue will not sponsor work authorization for this position.
  • A background check is required for employment in this position
  • FLSA: Non-Exempt (Eligible for Overtime)
  • Retirement: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan
  • Purdue University is an EEO/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Career Stream

Administrative and Operational Support 1

Pay Band S035
Link to Purdue University's compensation guidelines: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/mngcareer/compguidelines/index.php
Job Code #20003399
Link to Career Path Maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

*Effective August 1, Purdue implemented a new background screen policy: any internal transfer will receive a new background screen if one has not been run within the last year

Who We Are:

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

EOE/AA:

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply
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