Research Farm Specialist 2

• Pay Scale: WS210
• Position Number: R00117576
• Location: Dean Lee Research Station, Alexandria, LA
• Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience in research farming or in farm management. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
• Job Duties: Cares and feeds livestock. Assists in animal health by observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment. Administering medication as prescribed and checking progress. Assist in breeding animals, delivering young, collecting semen and performing other specialized duties related to the care of animals. (25%) Cares for and maintains field crops. Assists in monitoring the health of field crops by observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment. Assists in all operations associated with cop production including tillage, planting, maintaining, and harvesting row crops. (25%) Calibrate, adjust, operate, and maintain specialized equipment used in livestock or field crop research. Operates, maintains, and makes random adjustments to complex agricultural and/or research equipment. (20%) Calculate proportions and application rates of chemicals. Calibrate, adjust operate, and maintain agricultural pesticide applicators. Assist research professionals with complex applications of experimental chemicals and treatments.(15%) Discuss and assist professionals with research projects to devise methods and provide technical livestock and field crop production expertise. Assist research professionals in laying out plots, labeling treatments for animals or plants, and collection of data. (10%) Other duties as assigned. (5%)
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.
• No testing required.
• Position is not eligible for remote employment.
• Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.
• Application Deadline: 8/5/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer.