This position is located at the Northwest Research and Outreach Center located in Crookston, MN.  NWROC is part of the College of Food, Agricultural  and Natural Resource Sciences (CFANS) which is located in St. Pau;, however the position and the work required is in Crookston.  

Additional staff is needed to assist in numerous agronomic research projects involving small grains; wheat, barley, oats and rye.  Projects are funded from the MN Wheat Research and Promotion Council as well as MN Barely Research and Promotion Council.  The work provided by additional employees is crucial to the success of the research for all of these projects.
 

Position description:
40% Assist in maintaining plot research 
20% Assist in laboratory and monitoring plants
20% Assist in collecting data and note taking on crops
10% Assist with chores in various research buildings
10% Assist with push mower in some fields

Preferred: 
 

• Must be 16 years old or older
• Have the ability to work outdoors in a natural environment
•  Interests in science and agriculture 

Required Qualifications: 

• Must be a high school student
• Must be reliable and hard-working with a positive attitude. 

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