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Research Plot Technician
University of Minnesota | |
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis | |
319 15th Avenue Southeast (Show on map) | |
July 18, 2022 | |
Job ID
347325Location
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LR-TechnicalFull/Part Time
Full-TimeRegular/Temporary
RegularJob Code
4926Employee Class
AFSCME Unit 7 - TechnicalAbout the Job
The University of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package (health and dental) as well as a retirement plan (vested in 5 years) with an option to obtain additional retirement plans for full time employees. The Research Plot Technician position is a 100% full time, continuing position at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center located in Crookston. In this positoin a person will have the ability to work in small plot research with a variety of crops. All applicants must meet the required qualifications of the position; however training will be provided in areas where needed. This position will work one on one with a great team of researchers at NWROC and the University of Minnesota. Review of application materials will begin on April 25, 2022. Major Areas of Accountability (with percentages): 1) 25 % Planning and preparation of field and greenhouse experiments including those activities unique to conducting research: plot layout, specialized tillage operations and fertilizer and pesticide applications, application of plot treatments, plot maintenance, and plot harvest. Qualifications
Required Qualifications: Preferred Qualifications: About the Department
The Northwest Research and Outreach Center, located adjacent to the University of Minnesota's Crookston campus, operates about 1,800 acres of land. The center provides analytical, biological, and field laboratories to U of M faculty, staff, and students to conduct research and demonstrations that will enhance the efficient use of agriculture and natural resources in northwest Minnesota. |