Job Details

Agricultural Research Technician

CLOSING DATE: August 28, 2025, or until filled. Applications received after this deadline may be considered only if the position is not filled or up to the date a selection has been approved by the RCUH (whichever comes first).

Regular, Full-Time, Limited-Term (not to exceed twelve (12) months in duration from date of hire), RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the University of Hawaii at Manoa, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resilience (CTAHR), Department of Plant and Environmental Protection Sciences (PEPS), located in Honolulu, Hawaii. Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. MONTHLY SALARY: $3,334/Mon.

DUTIES:

• Independently conducts and coordinates, from complex written and oral instructions, pesticide efficacy and residue trials following good field and laboratory practices.
• Coordinates with experiment station personnel and growers, and supervise student help in the field preparation and maintenance operations (e.g., land preparation, planting, staking, fertilizing, etc.).
• Drives to field research sites to conduct research trials.
• Establishes and maintains test plots on University Research Stations.
• Accurately measures liquid and dry formulations of pesticides.
• Applies pesticides to research plots using properly calibrated commercial or research spray equipment.
• Follows pesticide labels safety instructions regarding requirements for protective clothing and safety equipment.
• Responsible for safe handling and application of pesticides.
• Evaluates pesticide efficacy and phytotoxicity; accurately record the data.
• Properly collects commodity samples from research plots.
• Calibrates and maintains field and lab equipment following good laboratory practice standards.
• Other duties as assigned by Principal Investigator (PI).

PRIMARY QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION: Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year college or university in agriculture, biology, entomology, plant pathology, weed science, or related field.

EXPERIENCE: Up to one (0-1) year of experience in pest management research.

KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in crop production.

ABILITIES AND SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and communicate effectively in a variety of situations. Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.

Must possess a valid drivers license (and if use of personal vehicle on the job is required, must also have valid personal drivers insurance equivalent to Hawaiis No-Fault Drivers Insurance) and maintain throughout the duration of employment.

Post Offer/Employment Condition: Must be able to obtain State of Hawaii Certification for Application of Restricted Use Pesticides license, Category 10, Demonstration, Research and Instructional Pest Control, within six (6) months from date of hire and maintain throughout duration of employment. Must complete the online Hazard Communication training immediately after hire or no later than employees initial exposure to hazardous chemicals.

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to travel to neighbor islands for one to two (1-2) day periods to conduct pesticide efficacy and residue trials at Research Stations or cooperators fields. Must be able to lift and carry up to fifty (50) pounds.