RESEARCH FARM SPECIALIST 1 chez State of Louisiana

About the Department

The LSU AgCenter, is one of eight campuses within the broader LSU enterprise (LSU System). The LSU AgCenter includes the Louisiana Agricultural Experiment Station, which conducts agricultural-based research, and the Louisiana Cooperative Extension Service, which extends the knowledge derived from research to the people of the state. The AgCenter is headquartered in Baton Rouge and has 12 “on campus” academic departments and five regions which are made up of 15 branch research stations and an extension office in each parish.  For more information, visit the AgCenter’s website at www.lsuagcenter.com.   

Position Duties

Minimum Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Other Qualifications

Research Farm Specialist 1

• Pay Scale: WS208
• Position Number: R00110929
• Location: Northeast Research Station, St. Joseph, LA
• Minimum Requirements: Two years of experience in the care of animals, the general care of crops, shrubs, plants, or farm-related equipment and machinery operation.. For more information and substitutions contact www.civilservice.louisiana.gov or the AgCenter HRM office.
• Job Duties: (1) Adjust, operate. and maintain specialized equipment used in research to establish, maintain, and harvest research plots with a high level of precision. (2) Mixes chemicals
• Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the work experience section of the application. Please list all work experience. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official application.  
• No testing required. 
• Position is not eligible for remote employment. 
• Must apply online at https://lsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/LSU or through Workday for internal applicants.
• Application Deadline: 11/18/2025 or until suitable candidate is identified.

The LSU Agricultural Center is a statewide campus of the LSU System and provides equal opportunities in programs and employment. An Equal Opportunity Employer and a State As a Model Employer (SAME).