18 research technician jobs found

Agricultural Technician, Senior Posting Number: SP005280P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Parma Research Center Location: Parma Posting Context Statement: Position Overview: Provides support for the Parma Research and Extension Center's research activities and farm operations by performing and overseeing a variety of skilled tasks, including operating, calibrating, and maintaining hand and tractor-driven equipment for planting, cultivating, irrigating, spraying, harvesting, and storing crops; repairing, modifying, and fabricating agricultural and research equipment using mechanical tools and welding techniques; maintaining buildings, facilities, and grounds, including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, heating and cooling systems, and lawn care; monitoring safe work conditions, supervising temporary staff, and maintaining accurate records of equipment, maintenance, and work performed; and utilizing technical...

Principal Agricultural Technician South Coast REC Irvine, CA, Job ID 86434 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Under direction of the Principal Superintendent of Agriculture, manage all aspects of the production of agricultural row and orchard crops utilized for research and extension purposes. Act as a lead for seasonal labor and center staff activities; perform general farming tasks, pest control activities, calculations and calibrations; and operate a variety of agricultural equipment and associated implements. Order supplies including but not limited to fertilizers, pesticides, and irrigation parts. Provide support for regulatory pesticide activities and recordkeeping. Department Summary: South Coast Research and Extension Center was established by the University in 1956 as a representative site for agricultural and horticultural research in California's south coastal plain-temperate climatic zone. Located on 200 acres of...

Beginning Farmer Training Program Coordinator Five Points or Davis, CA, Job ID 86245 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description This position is based at the UC ANR West Side Research and Extension Center (WSREC) in Five Points, CA and may also be located in Davis, CA with regular travel to WSREC. The WSREC Beginning Farmer Training Program Coordinator will lead the design, development, and implementation of a comprehensive beginning farmer training program at the West Side Research and Extension Center (WSREC). This leadership role will coordinate strategic planning, partner engagement, curriculum development, and infrastructure setup to initiate the training program. The Coordinator will work collaboratively with UC ANR programs (including SAREP, F3, and WSREC leadership), community-based organizations, and regional partners to develop a multi-year training program that supports farmworkers and aspiring farmers in gaining the knowledge,...

Senior Technician, Foundation Seed Posting Number: SP005265P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: Kimberly Research Center Location: Kimberly Posting Context Statement: Established in 1950, the Kimberly Research & Extension Center encompasses 180 acres of irrigated land, four greenhouses, laboratories, a seed processing and storage facility, and a potato storage research complex. KREC provides research and extension programs that support agriculture for the eight counties of the Magic Valley. Research teams investigate disease management techniques, potato storage practices, plant-insect interactions and biological control, and weed management practices. Position Overview: The Senior Technician assists the Program Director by managing fields for limited-generation seed increases across various crops. Post-harvest responsibilities focus on processing seed lots and quality control, ensuring regulatory...

Prairie View A&M University Postdoctoral Researcher (Sustainable Agricultural Systems & Wastewater Management) Job Title Postdoctoral Researcher (Sustainable Agricultural Systems & Wastewater Management) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Agricultural Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this...

Lecturer AY - Agricultural Plant and Soil Science Classification: Academic Year Faculty Priority Screening Date: Open until filled Recruitment Status : This position will remain open until filled. Qualified applicants who are not hired at this time will remain in the pool for future consideration. ABOUT CSUMB California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California's Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement , CSUMB is part of the nation's largest four-year public university system, California State University , which educates nearly 460,000 students every year. With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students' lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a...

Research Scientist I, Hydrogeology Posting Number: SP005330P Division/College: College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department: IWRRI Location: Boise Posting Context Statement: The Idaho Water Resources Research Institute ( IWRRI ) is one of the nation’s 54 water research and technology centers. IWRRI coordinates research to support the water resource needs of the state of Idaho, the northwest region, and the nation. IWRRI also facilitates and develops innovative education and outreach programs that provide research-generated information to water managers, agency research scientists, and the public at large. IWRRI scientists conduct community-identified actionable water research with the opportunity to expand their research agenda by securing extramural competitive grants. These are non-tenure track research appointments housed within IWRRI with no formal teaching responsibilities. Position Overview: Serves as an independent...

Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor (26-14) University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Application Window Open date: June 17, 2026 Next review date: Wednesday, Jul 29, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Aug 28, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description Position Overview The University of California, Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) invites applications for a UC Cooperative Extension Livestock and Natural Resources Advisor, serving Mariposa and Merced counties. The successful candidate will implement an extension education and applied problem-solving research program in livestock production systems including grazing management, pasture and range management, nutrition,...

4-H Youth Development Community Education Specialist Bakersfield, CA, Job ID 86809 University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Job Description Position Summary: The Community Education Specialist 2 (CES 2) position will be located in the University of California Cooperative Extension Office and will act as a valuable team member of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP). 4-H YDP is the largest youth-serving organization in the U.S. Our focus is to provide positive youth development to youth in our community through research-based best practices, community collaborations, and community engagement. The CES 2 helps to coordinate and monitor the daily activities of the 4-H Youth Development Program (4-H YDP) in Kern County. The CES is responsible for program expansion, outreach, and recruitment in consultation with the 4-H Regional Program Coordinator and Advisor; ensures compliance with 4-H policies and procedures; facilitates conflict management and...

Prairie View A&M University Research Associate Professor, Ruminant Male Reproductive Physiologist Job Title Research Associate Professor, Ruminant Male Reproductive Physiologist Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Adloc Cooperative Agriculture And Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description Important Immigration information: A Presidential proclamation issued on September 19, 2025, imposes a $100,000 fee on new H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025. Please be advised that Texas A&M University will NOT pay this fee. Therefore, if you need immigration sponsorship for your employment, we recommend that you consult with your private immigration counsel at your own expense to ascertain whether your current immigration status would make a potential offer of employment from Texas A&M University subject to this fee. In addition, on January 27,...

Prairie View A&M University Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle) Job Title Research Assistant/Associate Professor (Beef Cattle) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Cooperative Agricultural Research Center Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location Prairie View, Texas Job Type Faculty Job Description The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is responsible for conducting applied research on beef cattle production systems, with a focus on nutrition, reproduction, genetics, management and/or other relevant fields. The Research Assistant/Associate Professor is a joint appointment between the Cooperative Agriculture Research Center (CARC, 75%) and Cooperative Extension Programs (CEP, 25%) in the College of Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources. The position requires a PhD in Animal Science, or a related field, and at least six years of experience in beef cattle research. Research Assistant/Associate Professor...

Assistant Professor of Fisheries - College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences University of Alaska Fairbanks The University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF) College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences (CFOS) invites applications for one or more tenure-track faculty positions (9-month annual support) at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Fisheries based in Fairbanks, Alaska. Applications are encouraged from individuals with strong scientific and academic backgrounds who are committed to fostering excellence in undergraduate and graduate education at UAF. Successful candidates will complement the broad expertise of existing faculty and contribute to high-quality research, teaching, and service. UAF is a federally recognized Alaska Native-serving institution that supports bridging Indigenous and Western sciences. UAF is Alaska's research university and America's Arctic university. Successful applicants will enjoy opportunities to join CFOS's world-class high-latitude...

Assistant Professor in Fish Ecophysiology Job Description Summary, Duties and Responsibilities, Required Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by January 10, 2026. Applications received after January 10, 2026 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ The Department of Fisheries, Animal & Veterinary Sciences (FAVS) in the College of the Environment and Life Sciences (CELS) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) invites applications for an academic year (9-month), tenure-track Assistant Professor position specializing in Fish Ecophysiology . URI, the top public university in New England, is a R1 land and sea grant research university located in Kingston, Rhode Island, a beautiful...