COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE AND NATURAL RESOURCES
Title: Agricultural Technician Lead
Position Number: 121942
Category Status: Non-exempt Staff, Contingent II Contractual (Full-Time)
Unit: AGNR-AES-LESREC-Salisbury (IR4)
Location: Lower Eastern Shore Research and Education Center, 27664 Nanticoke Road, Salisbury, Maryland 21801
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
Under general supervision, supervise and train agricultural support staff and perform highly complex agricultural
tests. Provide technical support to the RFC and assume responsibilities in RFC’s absence. Conduct Quality Control
audits of Field Data reports. Communicate Quality Control findings to research cooperators. Perform manual
activities in the care of crops. This position reports to the IR4 Regional Field Coordinator.
Responsibilities Include:
Read and understand all protocols and Standard Operating Procedures governing the conduct of GLP
trials. Document all GLP activities in compliance with federal regulations.
Perform Quality Control audits on Field Data Reports and assist with office duties.
Design, establish and maintain research trial plots.
Maintain Maryland Public Applicator License. Make research and maintenance applications to research
plots.
Attend GLP, Quality Control and relative training events.
Qualifications:
Required–
High School Diploma or GED.
Three (3) years of agricultural research utilizing scientific methods.
Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license.
Must possess or obtain within six (6) months a Maryland Public Agency Applicator License.
Preferences–
Additional Training in GLP and Quality Control standards.
Agricultural experience with the ability to operate farm equipment and application equipment.
Must have excellent communication skills. Ability to interact with all types of people from diverse
backgrounds. Ability to deliver critique in a professional and respectful manner.
Salary and Benefits: Salary will commensurate with experience, with a base salary of $36,178 for this position.
This position is a non-exempt Contingent II, renewable annually pending performance and funding. The University
of Maryland offers benefits.
Applications: All Interested persons must apply online at: https://ejobs.umd.edu/.
Closing Date: May 6, 2016.
