Internal Posting? Posting Number SP 005265 P Position Title Senior Technician, Foundation Seed Division/ College College of Agricultural & Life Sciences Department Kimberly Research Center Location Kimberly Posting Context Statement Established in 1950, the Kimberly Research & Extension Center encompasses 180 acres of irrigated land, four greenhouses, laboratories, a seed processing and storage facility, and a potato storage research complex. KREC provides research and extension programs that support agriculture for the eight counties of the Magic Valley. Research teams investigate disease management techniques, potato storage practices, plant-insect interactions and biological control, and weed management practices. Position Overview The Senior Technician assists the Program Director by managing fields for limited-generation seed increases across various crops. Post-harvest responsibilities focus on processing seed lots and quality control, ensuring regulatory compliance, and maintenance of the equipment and facilities. These job duties are performed independently with minimal supervision and include coordinating 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 General Maintenance and pest management for Foundation Seed building Unit URL Position Qualifications Required Experience Experience with agricultural equipment Experience with seed production methods Experience working independently Experience following safety practices Experience with record keeping Required Education High School Diploma or equivalent Required Other Possess and maintain a Private Pesticide Applicators License or ability to obtain within 12 months Valid driver’s license and ability to meet requirements for driving university vehicles Forklift endorsement or ability to obtain within 6 months Ability to work nonstandard hours Ability to travel Additional Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in agricultural science or a closely related field Physical Requirements & Working Conditions Ability to lift, carry and/or otherwise move up to 80 pounds Ability to be exposed to chemicals and dust Ability to work in adverse environmental conditions Degree Requirement N/ A: No degree requirement Posting Information FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employee Category Classified Pay Range $20.74 per hour or higher depending on experience Type of Appointment Fiscal Year FTE 1.0 Full Time/ Part Time Full Time Funding A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy. No Posting Date 05/08/2026 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes