Research Technician I (Temporary) (Maricopa, AZ) (Multiple Positions) (UPDATED)

The College of Entomology seeks a Research Technician I. This position will involve activities related to applied entomology research and agriculture including planting maintenance of research plots harvesting of cotton insect sampling and the counting and identification of cotton pests and beneficial arthropods. Responsibilities also include the care and maintenance of insect colonies used for research field testing of pesticides and other insecticidal technologies and data entry and processing among other tasks. Up to 60% of job responsibilities will take place in the field particularly during early morning hours possible summer heat. This position will be based off-campus at the laboratory of Dr. Ellsworth professor in Entomology at the Maricopa Experiment Station in the city of Maricopa.

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• Collect insect samples in cotton fields using sweep nets (sweeping). These activities typically take place during the early morning hours of Arizona summers to avoid exposure to extreme heat conditions. This work may require physical effort and upper-body strength.
• Process field-collected samples by removing plant material and sorting identifying and counting collected insects.
• Assist with insecticide applications including preparation activities such as mixing products and loading sprayers helping deploy spray applications and cleaning equipment afterward.
• Assist with manual and digital data entry. Data generated from processed samples as well as observations collected directly from the field must be recorded both manually and digitally for documentation and data security purposes.
• Assist with cotton field maintenance activities including cutting alleys establishing plots weed removal staking plots monitoring irrigation status monitoring plant health and development harvesting and other related field activities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Willingness to follow heat-safety and protective practices.
• Skilled in good communication.
• Skilled in organization.
• Skilled in Note-taking.
• Skilled in Teamwork.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physically demanding outdoor work under hot summer conditions.

This job posting reflects the general nature and level of work expected of the selected candidate(s). It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The institution reserves the right to amend or update this description as organizational priorities and institutional needs evolve.

• High school diploma or high school diploma equivalency is required.

• Flexibility to work early morning schedules during peak field operations.