Agriculture Lab Assistant (Land Lab)

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate and oversee planting maintenance and harvesting activities in the Land Lab with student participation.

Prepare field and laboratory materials equipment and supplies for agriculture courses and activities.

Monitor and maintain agricultural equipment tools and basic farm systems.

Maintain records related to crop production equipment usage and safety procedures.

Ensure proper storage labeling and disposal of agricultural materials in accordance with safety standards.

Provide basic technical guidance and support to students working in lab and field environments.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Ability to work in outdoor field conditions as well as indoor lab environments.

Ability to stand bend walk fields and operate basic equipment as needed.

Additional Information

This position plays a vital role in supporting experiential learning opportunities that prepare students for careers in agriculture agribusiness and agricultural technology. The Land Lab serves as a living classroom and this role helps ensure its success as a teaching and production space.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate degree in Agriculture Agribusiness Agricultural Technology or related field OR equivalent industry experience.

Experience with crop production fieldwork or farm operations.

Ability to maintain a safe and organized lab and field environment.

Strong organizational communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with agricultural technologies such as precision agriculture tools GPS/GIS systems or farm data software.

Experience with greenhouse operations crop systems or equipment maintenance.

Knowledge of agricultural safety standards and best practices.

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being growth and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions legal consultations financial planning consultations and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees spouses and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits visit Tech Community College is an accredited equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ethnicity national origin marital status religion sex gender sexual orientation gender identity disability age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the Colleges Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.