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Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationCenter, CO 81125

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The San Luis Valley Research Center is part of a network of 7 research centers (10 sites) throughout the state. The first San Luis Valley Research Center was established in 1888 (the same year the main station at Fort Collins was established) on 200 acres of state land near the Rio Grande River, seven miles east of Del Norte. The research center has a continuing commitment to the people of the San Luis Valley ( SLV ) and the State of Colorado to provide research information, conduct extension education and seed certification programs. Beginning in 1940, the principal research activity was focused on selecting potato varieties adaptable to the region. In 1979 a potato breeding program was initiated to complement the selection activity. Current research and extension programs include potato pathology, crop management and field physiology, postharvest physiology, and seed certification. In the early 1920s, the Colorado Certified Seed Potato Growers’ Association initiated a seed certification program located on the Colorado State University main campus which was co located at the SLVRC in 1964.

Search Contact [email protected]

Position Summary

This position assists the Potato Breeding and Selection program in various aspects, including greenhouse, field and laboratory tasks related to the development of new potato cultivars.

Position Minimum Qualifications

-Ability to work in outdoor field, greenhouse, potato cellar, and laboratory environments.

-Demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills.

-Ability to work evening and weekend hours during peak season.

-Attention to detail, ability to maintain quality records.

-Ability to meet the physical demands of this position, which include ability to lift up to 50 lbs. daily during harvest season and will require manual dexterity, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching and handling.

-Ability to work in environmental conditions to include exposure to weather and noise. Hazards include: working in proximity to moving, mechanical parts and exposure to chemicals used in weed/pest control and fertilization.

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience in an agriculture related field.

-Experience in a lab environment.

-Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license or access to a licensed driver by start date.

Posting Details

Working TitleGreenhouse & Field Labor

Posting Number202500578T

DepartmentSan Luis Valley Research Center

Salary Range16.00 to 20.00 per hour

Employee Benefits

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Close Date12/31/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

Apply by email to: [email protected]

or in person:

San Luis Valley Research Center

Attn: Potato Breeding

0249 East Road 9 North

Center, CO 81125

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryGreenhouse & Field Support

Duty/Responsibility

• Perform cross-pollinations.

• Plant, maintain and harvest greenhouse seed stocks for research and for the San Luis Valley Research Center potato seed production.

• Organize and inventory greenhouse seed stocks in preparation of cold storage.

• Extract and inventory true potato seed.

• Maintain a clean and organized work space.

• Mark off, plant and harvest field research yield plots.

• Plant, rogue, maintain, and harvest field generational seed stocks.

Percentage Of Time85

Job Duty CategoryLab support

Duty/Responsibility

Prepare tubers, fry, and chipper for post harvest testing.

Percentage Of Time15

References

Minimum References Required

Maximum References Required

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents