Colorado State University→
Soil and Crop Science On-Farm Research Technician
Entry LevelOn-siteFull-time
Location
Fort Collins, CO
Salary
$42k–$58k/yr
Experience
Not specified
Posted
2 months ago
Skills
compost tea extractsfield experiment designsoil samplingplant sampling
Job Description
Summary: Colorado State University is seeking a research technician to facilitate on-farm research related to evaluating the potential soil health and crop quality impacts of compost and compost extracts. The technician will assist in designing and implementing an on-farm experiment across 3-5 farms from Berthoud to Seibert Colorado in 2026-2027.
Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with farmer collaborators and research team to design on-farm experiments
- Schedule field sampling events
- Collect soil and plant samples
- Effectively communicate with team members
Required Qualifications:
- Experience working with farmers utilizing compost tea extracts
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience designing field experiments and collecting plant and soil samples
- Demonstrated communications skills, including leading project teams
- Experience working with farmers in the Front Range of Colorado
Required Skills: Compost tea extracts, Field experiment design, Soil sampling, Plant sampling
Benefits: Robust benefits package, Collaborative atmosphere, Focus on work-life balance
Benefits
Robust benefits package
Collaborative atmosphere
Focus on work-life balance