Research Farm Specialist 2

• Pay Scale: WS210
• Position Number: R00121814
• Location: H. Rouse Caffey Rice Research Station, Rayne, 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 Operates and adjusts tractors, tillage implements, mowers, land-leveling equipment, ditchers, combines, and other agricultural equipment used to prepare and maintain research fields. Performs tillage, seedbed preparation, land leveling, drainage maintenance, mowing, harvesting, and other required field operations. (50%) Assists with harvesting and cleaning foundation rice seed, including operation and cleaning of grain bins and seed cleaning equipment. (20%) Works with research and farm personnel to prepare and maintain research areas. Observes and reports field, crop, and equipment conditions that may effect research activities or results. Performs routine equipment inspections, adjustments, preventative maintenance, and minor repairs. (15%) Assists with laying out and establishing research plots with field observations, measurements, sampling, harvesting, and research data collection. (15%) Other duties as assigned. (5%)
• Pay Scale: Minimum - $17.18/hour; 1^st Quartile - $20.62/hour; Midpoint - $24.05/hour; 3^rd Quartile - $27.49/hour; Maximum - $30.92/hour.
• 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: 11/10/2026 or until suitable candidate is identified.

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