RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2

The mission of Southern University and A&M College, an Historically Black, 1890 land-grant institution, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is to provide a student-focused teaching and learning environment that creates global leadership opportunities for a diverse student population where teaching, research, service, scholarly and creative expectations for students and faculty are achieved through the bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs offered at the institution via different instructional modalities and via public service. The Research Farm Specialist 2 is responsible for assisting with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment at the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center/Research Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management; OR

Three years of experience in farming; OR

Twelve semester hours in an agricultural field. The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.Job Duties:

• Mixing feed according to research specifications, evaluating health of animals and treating diseases.
• Empties and decontaminates trash containers.
• Adjust and maintain complex equipment and operate experimental plot equipment to establish, maintain and harvest research plots with a high level precision
• Assist with the care and management of animals involved in assigned research projects.
• Assist with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment
• Mix chemicals according to instructions on container labels
• Record and report data and maintain accurate research records.
• Discuss research projects with professional researchers to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.

Position-Specific Details:Appointment Type: Probational Compensation: The starting salary is $ 17.18/hour.

How To Apply: No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

• Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy contact: Mikhale R. Williams Southern University and A&M College P.O. Box 10400 Baton Rouge, LA 70813 Phone: 225-771-2680 Fax: 225-771-5617 Criminal background check and reference verification is required.

The Southern University System (System) is an equal employment opportunity employer and serves as a model employer for individuals with disabilities. The System does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, disability, age, or pregnancy, and prohibits harassment of any type. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the SUS. Please inform [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in this application process. Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.