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Research Technician I - Iron Horse
Posting Number:
S14541P
Working Title:
Research Technician I - Iron Horse
Department:
CAES-Campbell Rsch & Ed Ctr
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Employment Type:
Employee
FTE:
1.00
Posting Date:
12/22/2025
Proposed Starting Date:
02/01/2026
Position Summary:
Assists farm manager with day to day operation of a 600 acre plant sciences research farm. Tasks include interacting with CAES Research Faculty, Staff and students on a regular basis, operating agricultural equipment, guidance systems, variable rate controllers, applying fertilizers, applying pesticides, land prep., soil sampling, general farm maintenance and repair, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Basic understanding of the scientific method as it applies to plant research.
Familiarity with row-crop agriculture in the southeastern United States (corn, soybeans, cotton).
Ability to operate large farm equipment within confined spaces.
Willingness to work as part of an effective team and grow professionally; team player; effective listener and communicator.
Basic understanding of precision agriculture equipment (guidance, rate control, mapping, etc.) and its operation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Physical Demands:
Work in adverse weather conditions.
Lift 75 lbs.
Driving as needed to perform job tasks.
Duties / Responsibilities:
60%: Assists Farm Manager in all aspects of research project support to include crop and cash crop management/production – field prep, planting, pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation, cultivation, harvest, etc. Communicates with research faculty, staff and students to ensure research protocols are met on a regular basis.
20%: Assists Farm Manager in general upkeep and maintenance of research farm facilities – general maintenance in and around multiple research farm buildings, maintaining wildlife fence, mowing grass, maintaining landscaped areas around buildings, etc.
15%: Assists Farm Manager with upkeep and maintenance of research farm agricultural equipment – tractors, implements, harvesters, etc.
5%: Other duties as assigned.
Contact Details:
Recruitment Contact Name: Gabriel Barnhart
Recruitment Contact Email: gabrielb@uga.edu
EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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S14541P
Working Title:
Research Technician I - Iron Horse
Department:
CAES-Campbell Rsch & Ed Ctr
Location of Vacancy:
Athens Area
Employment Type:
Employee
FTE:
1.00
Posting Date:
12/22/2025
Proposed Starting Date:
02/01/2026
Position Summary:
Assists farm manager with day to day operation of a 600 acre plant sciences research farm. Tasks include interacting with CAES Research Faculty, Staff and students on a regular basis, operating agricultural equipment, guidance systems, variable rate controllers, applying fertilizers, applying pesticides, land prep., soil sampling, general farm maintenance and repair, etc.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies:
Basic understanding of the scientific method as it applies to plant research.
Familiarity with row-crop agriculture in the southeastern United States (corn, soybeans, cotton).
Ability to operate large farm equipment within confined spaces.
Willingness to work as part of an effective team and grow professionally; team player; effective listener and communicator.
Basic understanding of precision agriculture equipment (guidance, rate control, mapping, etc.) and its operation.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
Physical Demands:
Work in adverse weather conditions.
Lift 75 lbs.
Driving as needed to perform job tasks.
Duties / Responsibilities:
60%: Assists Farm Manager in all aspects of research project support to include crop and cash crop management/production – field prep, planting, pesticides, fertilizers, irrigation, cultivation, harvest, etc. Communicates with research faculty, staff and students to ensure research protocols are met on a regular basis.
20%: Assists Farm Manager in general upkeep and maintenance of research farm facilities – general maintenance in and around multiple research farm buildings, maintaining wildlife fence, mowing grass, maintaining landscaped areas around buildings, etc.
15%: Assists Farm Manager with upkeep and maintenance of research farm agricultural equipment – tractors, implements, harvesters, etc.
5%: Other duties as assigned.
Contact Details:
Recruitment Contact Name: Gabriel Barnhart
Recruitment Contact Email: gabrielb@uga.edu
EEO Policy Statement:
The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu).
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