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Job Posting Title:

Research Farm Spec 2

   

Position Type:

Classified

   

Department:

LSUAG PL3 - Northwest - Red River Research Station (Carrie Coffey Lott (00008451))

   

Work Location:

Red River Admin. Building-New

   

Pay Grade:

Classified Technician and Skilled Trades

   

Job Description:

114480

RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 2

WS210     $35,734 - $64,314
Creation Date: 06/29/1987
Change Date: 01/01/2025

FUNCTION OF WORK:
To assist with agricultural research in an experimental farm environment.
LEVEL OF WORK:
Experienced
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
General from professional researchers or other higher level personnel.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
None.
JOB DISTINCTIONS:
Differs from Research Farm Specialist 1 by requirements for observing, evaluating, and reporting conditions in a research environment.

Differs from Research Farm Supervisor by lack of supervisory responsibilities.
CORE COMPETENCIES:
CORE COMPETENCIES HAVE NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED BY STATE CIVIL SERVICE FOR THIS JOB TITLE. MORE INFORMATION ON THE SCS COMPETENCY MODEL CAN BE FOUND HERE.

EXAMPLES OF WORK:
EXAMPLES BELOW ARE A BRIEF SAMPLE OF COMMON DUTIES ASSOCIATED WITH THIS JOB TITLE. NOT ALL POSSIBLE TASKS ARE INCLUDED.

Discusses research projects with professional researches to devise methods and provide technical farming expertise.

Lays out research plots, labels treatments for animals or plants, and collects data.

Handles complex aspects of animal care, such as delivery when complications arise, treatment of unusual health problems, assisting with experimental breeding techniques.

Conducts basic laboratory tests on samples.

Calculates proportions and application rates of chemicals and assists with complex applications of experimental chemicals and treatment.

Calibrates and precisely adjusts complex equipment.

Collects and assembles data from research plots and experimental animals.

Performs comparable farming tasks in other agricultural research areas such as forestry, aquaculture, agricultural engineering, etc.

Performs related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
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.

   

Additional Job Description:

Competencies:

None

Special Instructions:

Location: Red River Research Station, Bossier City, LA

Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience in research farming or in general farm management; or three years experience farming; or 12 semester hours in an agricultural field. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.

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.

Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.

Application Deadline: 11/19/2025 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/Affirmative Action Employer.

   

Posting Date:

November 6, 2025

   

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 20, 2025

  

Additional Position Information:

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