The Research Technologist will support industry-driven research projects through coordination of logistics, equipment management, data handling, and outreach activities. The position involves planning and facilitating equipment transport, maintaining inventory, and managing purchasing and project expenses.
Key responsibilities include preparing, servicing, and tracking research equipment and implements for field use; organizing and managing data such as videos, evaluations, and reports; and assisting with lab and project space organization for efficient operations. The technologist will also contribute to outreach by maintaining social media updates and helping plan events such as producer engagement days, field demonstrations, and industry showcases.
This role is essential to ensuring smooth project execution, efficient resource use, and strong communication between research teams, industry partners, and stakeholders, and will assist in industry projects through logistical and project planning as well as liaison and publicity of projects as well as manage BAE Machinery laboratories.
Kansas State University’s Carl R. Ice College of Engineering is the oldest and largest engineering program in Kansas, nationally recognized for excellence in education, research, and service. The college is committed to addressing critical societal challenges—including water sustainability and resilience—through innovation, collaboration, and community engagement.
This position is On-site.
All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship.
Please submit the following documents:
Applications close on: November 15, 2025
$26.44 - $28.85 hourly
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