Agricultural Seed Technician, Senior | University of Idaho Job at University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

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  • University of Idaho
  • Moscow, ID

Job Description

The seed technician assists the program coordinator by managing fields for limited-generation seed increases of various crops. These tasks are conducted with a minimum of supervision and involve working with and supervising seasonal help.

Duties include:
  • Planning, planting, maintaining, inspecting, removing off-type plants, harvesting, seed cleaning, seed treating, and packaging
  • Arranging agreements with contract growers
  • Working with the Idaho Crop Improvement Association and the Idaho Department of Agriculture to assure certification seed standards
  • Applying pesticides and fertilizers
  • Operating, maintaining, and cleaning field equipment including planters, tractors, and harvesting equipment
  • Operating, maintaining, and cleaning seed processing equipment and forklift
  • Cleaning and treating seeds
  • Adhering to certification regulations and state and Federal seed laws
  • Maintain written and computerized inventories

About University of Idaho

Since 1889, the University of Idaho has provided motivated students with a transformative higher education experience that prepares them to solve real-world problems and achieve success in their lives and careers. Beginning with our beautiful residential campus in Moscow, the university’s reach extends throughout Idaho, serving over 12,000 students with educational centers in Coeur d’Alene, Boise and Idaho Falls, a research and extension center in Twin Falls, plus Extension offices in 42 counties. One of the nation’s land-grant research universities, U of I is a noted national leader in student-centered learning and interdisciplinary research that promotes public service. Our work serves businesses and communities, advancing the pursuit of diversity, citizenship and global outreach.

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Job Tags

Contract work, Seasonal work,

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