Posting Number: req27410
Department: Yuma County Office
Location: Yuma
Address: Yuma, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Research Technician is responsible for planting, growing, and harvesting agricultural research crops. Research topics to include optimizing fertilizer rates, water and soil health conservation and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Information gathered will be presented freely to the community in public workshops and seminars by the supervising agent.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $18.75
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
2
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
OC1
Job Family
Research & Lab
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Robert Masson [contact details available in the full listing]
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [contact details available in the full listing].
Department: Yuma County Office
Location: Yuma
Address: Yuma, AZ USA
Position Highlights
The Research Technician is responsible for planting, growing, and harvesting agricultural research crops. Research topics to include optimizing fertilizer rates, water and soil health conservation and Integrated Pest Management (IPM). Information gathered will be presented freely to the community in public workshops and seminars by the supervising agent.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Outstanding U of A benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; U of A/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to U of A recreation and cultural activities; and more!
The University of Arizona has been recognized for our innovative work-life programs. For more information about working at the University of Arizona and relocations services, please click here.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Upkeep: Maintain equipment quality and agronomic needs of field trials.
- Applications: Calculating mix rates and applying experimental agricultural chemicals to research crops.
- Note Taking: Record field trial observations (stand counts, stem height and diameter, yield, etc.) and discuss data with supervising agent.
- Coordination: Working with university research station and commercial farms to setup and carry out field trials.
- Publication Assistant: Assist supervising agent with summarizing data and editing publications and periodicals.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability and desire to work outdoors.
- Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
- Operational knowledge of Microsoft office suite (word, power-point, excel).
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.
- Must have a valid driver's license and ability to drive according to the University Fleet Safety Policy.
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40
Job FTE: 1.0
Work Calendar: Fiscal
Job Category: Research
Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits
Rate of Pay: $16.50 - $18.75
Compensation Type: hourly rate
Grade
2
Compensation Guidance
The Rate of Pay Field represents the University of Arizona's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. The University considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
The Grade Range represent a full range of career compensation growth over time. The university offers compensation growth opportunities within its career architecture. To learn more about compensation, please review our Applicant Compensation Guide and our Total Rewards Calculator.
Career Stream and Level
OC1
Job Family
Research & Lab
Job Function
Research
Type of criminal background check required: Fingerprint criminal background check (security sensitive due to job duties)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Contact Information for Candidates
Robert Masson [contact details available in the full listing]
Open Until Filled: Yes
Documents Needed to Apply: Resume
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), each year the University of Arizona releases an Annual Security Report (ASR) for each of the University's campuses. These reports disclose information including Clery crime statistics for the previous three calendar years and policies, procedures, and programs the University uses to keep students and employees safe, including how to report crimes or other emergencies and resources for crime victims. As a campus with residential housing facilities, the Main Campus ASR also includes a combined Annual Fire Safety report with information on fire statistics and fire safety systems, policies, and procedures.
Paper copies of the Reports can be obtained by contacting the University Compliance Office at [contact details available in the full listing].
