Research Technician II (Temporary)

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Sample collection and field work (protocols will be made available by the supervisory team):

• Collect soil, water, and plant samples from these research plots and process them for analyses. The samples will be collected using tools like soil probe, bottles, ziplock bags, and clippers. The samples will be dried and ground for analyses.
• Assist in irrigation, plot preparation and application of agricultural products in the research plots; compost, biochar, other agricultural products, hydrogel based soil amendments and fertilizers will be applied by hand.
• Monitor crop growth and measure plant variables, and help in planting and harvesting of crops.

Assisting in maintaining and monitoring agricultural research plots, data procurement and organization:

• Check irrigation, crop growth, and record plant and soil information on a regular basis. Protocols will be made available by the supervisory team.
• Organize collected data in a spreadsheet and procure them with other project team members.
• Submit all recorded information in a shared folder on Box or OneDrive and provide regular updates to the PI.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of soil, agricultural and environmental science principles.
• Knowledge of common crops grown in Arizona (Cotton, Alfalfa, Lettuce, Spinach, Pecans, and Wine Grapes).
• Ability to work outside in open fields for extended hours.
• Ability to drive vehicles to rural and urban field research sites.
• Ability to learn new skills.
• Motivation to work with agricultural stakeholders.

• High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent learning attained through experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
  

• Experience in growing and monitoring field crops in Arizona.
• Experience in fieldwork under extreme heat in the Summer.
• Experience in driving tractors, sprayers.
• Experience with agricultural chemicals like pesticides and herbicides.
• Experience in soil health lab work.