Upkeep: Maintain equipment quality and agronomic needs of field trials. Applications: Calculating mix rates and applying experimental agricultural chemicals to research crops. Note Taking: Record field trial observations (stand counts, stem height and diameter, yield, etc.) and discuss data with supervising agent. Coordination: Working with university research station and commercial farms to setup and carry out field trials. Publication Assistant: Assist supervising agent with summarizing data and editing publications and periodicals. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to work independently. Ability and desire to work outdoors. Ability to communicate effectively with different groups/individuals. Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information. Operational knowledge of Microsoft office suite (word, power-point, excel).