Soil and Crop Science On-Farm Research Technician

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