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Department:FAES | Research Operations Administration
A Research Farm Assistant (Farm Coordinator 1) assists with duties in support of agricultural operations and field research on vegetable crops. Assists with layout of research plots, planting, and other tasks to establish field experiments; harvests crops, sorts, counts, and weighs crop samples; takes soil and plant samples and assists with data collection. Other duties may include assisting with preparing soil, planting, and greenhouse operations, seed processing, operation of tractors, mowers and farm machinery; weeding research plots; assists with irrigation installation; assists with field days and tours; assists with maintenance of facilities, farm machinery and grounds; performs other duties as assigned; works intermittent or flexible work schedule according to crop, soil, and weather conditions. Position located at The Ohio State University North Central Agricultural Research Station, Fremont, Ohio.
Intermittent Cycle: May 4, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
60% Assists with layout of research plots, planting, and other tasks to establish field experiments; harvests crops, sorts, counts, and weighs crop samples; takes soil and plant samples and assists with data collection. 40% Other duties may include assisting with preparing soil, planting, and greenhouse operations, seed processing, operation of tractors, mowers and farm machinery; weeding research plots; assists with irrigation installation; assists with field days and tours; assists with maintenance of facilities, farm machinery and grounds.
Minimum Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Information
This job profile is a Farm Coordinator 1 (T1 level) on the career roadmap. This is a Classified Civil Service position which carries a probationary period of 180 days.
The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications
Location:N Central ARS - Service (0784)
Position Type:Seasonal (Seasonal)
Scheduled Hours:20
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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Department:FAES | Research Operations Administration
A Research Farm Assistant (Farm Coordinator 1) assists with duties in support of agricultural operations and field research on vegetable crops. Assists with layout of research plots, planting, and other tasks to establish field experiments; harvests crops, sorts, counts, and weighs crop samples; takes soil and plant samples and assists with data collection. Other duties may include assisting with preparing soil, planting, and greenhouse operations, seed processing, operation of tractors, mowers and farm machinery; weeding research plots; assists with irrigation installation; assists with field days and tours; assists with maintenance of facilities, farm machinery and grounds; performs other duties as assigned; works intermittent or flexible work schedule according to crop, soil, and weather conditions. Position located at The Ohio State University North Central Agricultural Research Station, Fremont, Ohio.
Intermittent Cycle: May 4, 2026 to September 30, 2026.
60% Assists with layout of research plots, planting, and other tasks to establish field experiments; harvests crops, sorts, counts, and weighs crop samples; takes soil and plant samples and assists with data collection. 40% Other duties may include assisting with preparing soil, planting, and greenhouse operations, seed processing, operation of tractors, mowers and farm machinery; weeding research plots; assists with irrigation installation; assists with field days and tours; assists with maintenance of facilities, farm machinery and grounds.
Minimum Required Qualifications
High School diploma or GED. 0 years of relevant experience required. 0-2 years of relevant experience preferred.
Additional Information
This job profile is a Farm Coordinator 1 (T1 level) on the career roadmap. This is a Classified Civil Service position which carries a probationary period of 180 days.
The offer for this position will fall within this range based on internal equity, unit’s available budget, and the candidate’s qualifications
Location:N Central ARS - Service (0784)
Position Type:Seasonal (Seasonal)
Scheduled Hours:20
Shift:First Shift
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. A drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
Thank you for your interest in positions at The Ohio State University and Wexner Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the Candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions please review the frequently asked questions.
The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.