Agricultural Research Technician III

Job Description Join the Department of Entomology, where you'll support impactful teaching, research, and outreach related to insects and their interactions with humans, the environment, and other organisms. Responsibilities Establish and maintain field crop experiments, including land preparation, planting, pesticide application, cultivating, irrigating, and harvesting of research plots. Communicate with research faculty and staff regarding field experiments and supervise and assign duties to student employees as appropriate. Maintain buildings, grounds, and equipment at the ENREEC Entomology facilities near Ithaca, NE and ensure research needs are met. Benefits Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, parental leave, and holidays Comprehensive insurance options, including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage Employee and dependent scholarship programs to pursue higher education Robust retirement plans with university match Minimum Required Qualifications High school diploma plus five years experience in agriculture, farming, or related field; OR Associate degree in agriculture-related field plus three years of relevant experience; OR Bachelor's degree in agriculture-related field plus one year of relevant experience. Equivalent education/experience will be considered. Background in agriculture, agronomy, entomology, or related field with farm experience including farm machinery operation required. Computer skills and basic computer literacy are essential. Prioritization, organizational, record keeping, and facilitation skills are necessary. Valid driver's license and ability to meet University driver eligibility criteria. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in agricultural-related field. Strong mechanical aptitude with large and small scale agricultural equipment. Other Requirements Valid pesticide applicator's license must be obtained within one month of hire. Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required. Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required. Background check for criminal history required. Physical requirements as specified. Posted Salary $22.00/hr minimum Equal Employment Opportunity As an EO employer, the University of Nebraska considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See #J-18808-Ljbffr