Reporting to the Agronomy Manager, the Research Farm Technician will be responsible for upkeep, maintenance, crop pesticide and fertilizer applications, and to assist in planting and harvesting of research plots.

• Perform irrigation, fertilizer, and crop protection applications as determined by the Agronomy Manager.
• Tend to general maintenance and upkeep for the Research Center, including mowing and weed removal around the property.
• Maintain Company standards for appearance of the property.
• Farm equipment maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Provide assistance with seed preparation and planting/harvesting include operating tractors, planters and harvesters.
• Experience working on a farm and operating farm equipment
• Knowledge of fertilizer and chemical applications, tank mixing, and application equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and partners.
• Experience in assisting with research plots desired.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills, accurate record keeping, and attention to detail.
• Competent in troubleshooting farm and small plot research equipment and resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.
• Must be able top work flexible hours as required by conditions and crop needs.
• Valid Class D driver’s license required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in routine to achieve objectives.
• Familiarity with general utility software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data entry.
• Position will be located at Cavendish Research Site near Tappen, ND.
• High comfort level with ambiguous situations and working in a time sensitive environment.
• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to work in high temperature and humidity conditions periodically throughout the growing season.
• Position will require local travel as needed.

• Perform irrigation, fertilizer, and crop protection applications as determined by the Agronomy Manager.
• Tend to general maintenance and upkeep for the Research Center, including mowing and weed removal around the property.
• Maintain Company standards for appearance of the property.
• Farm equipment maintenance and troubleshooting as needed.
• Provide assistance with seed preparation and planting/harvesting include operating tractors, planters and harvesters.
• Experience working on a farm and operating farm equipment
• Knowledge of fertilizer and chemical applications, tank mixing, and application equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively with staff and partners.
• Experience in assisting with research plots desired.
• Strong organizational and motivational skills, accurate record keeping, and attention to detail.
• Competent in troubleshooting farm and small plot research equipment and resources.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team.
• Must be able top work flexible hours as required by conditions and crop needs.
• Valid Class D driver’s license required.
• Ability to adapt to changes in routine to achieve objectives.
• Familiarity with general utility software (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and data entry.
• Position will be located at Cavendish Research Site near Tappen, ND.
• High comfort level with ambiguous situations and working in a time sensitive environment.
• Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. with or without accommodation.
• Must be able to work in high temperature and humidity conditions periodically throughout the growing season.
• Position will require local travel as needed