Job Description
The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station – Field Assistant III, Long Island Horticultural Research and Extension Center (LIHREC)The Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station (Cornell AES) is dedicated to sustainable "science for life," in its two core, separate but related, functions - the operation of world-class research facilities throughout the state and the generation and application of research-based knowledge through the administration of federal formula grants.
Responsibilities + Skills
Additional tasks include herbicide, pesticide, and irrigation treatments, reporting and recording, irrigation system setup and operation, daily performance recording, supply and parts procurement, and facility maintenance.
Education
Provide technical and general labor support for field research trials in a broad range of vegetable crops, grapes, ornamentals, cut flowers, and agronomic crops.Assist with field tillage preparation, fertilizing, planting, harvesting, mowing, stone picking and data collection. Adhere to and participate in personal safety training, policies, and procedures.
Experience
