Temporary Full or Part Time Help Wanted Fall 2026

The Montana State University, Central Agricultural Research Center is located 2 miles west of Moccasin just off of HWY 87. We are seeking to hire individuals in Research Assistant II positions to assist scientists in cleaning and determining yield and quality of harvested forage and grain samples. Assisting in planting fall-seeded studies may be possible if there is interest. No experience is necessary. There are temporary full-time (40 hr/wk) and flexible-hour part-time positions available during the work week (M-F, 8 AM to 4:30 PM). The salary range is $17.70-$19.53. If interested in applying, please contact the research center at 406-994-5421 or McKenna Volkman at mckenna.volkman@montana.edu. 

Central Agricultural Research Center
52583 US Highway 87
Moccasin, MT 59462

406-994-5421

 

 

 

Accommodation for Persons with Disabilities:

The University is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for any known disability that may interfere with an applicant’s ability to compete in the selection process or an employee’s ability to perform the essential functions of the job. If you have such a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources office, 920 Technology Blvd. Suite A, MSU, Bozeman MT 59717-2520; 406-994-3651.

Non-Discrimination:

Montana State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual preference, marital status, age, religion, creed or political belief, mental or physical handicap or disability, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran in admission, access to, or conduct neither of its education programs and activities nor in its employment policies and practices. The University’s non-discrimination policies and procedures, including procedures for filing formal and informal complaints and protections from retaliation, are available at https://www.montana.edu/policy/onemsu/discrimination/. 

Verification of Employment Eligibility:

Montana State University employs only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we require all new employees to submit an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) which documents their identity and employment eligibility. The I-9 form must be completed and the appropriate documentation provided within three (3) days of the date employment commences.                              

Veteran’s Preference:

Montana States University complies with the Montana Veteran’s Public Employment Preference Act, Section 39, Chapter 29 MCA, and provides preference in employment to eligible veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives as specified in the Act. Applicants seeking to claim this preference should contact MSU Human Resources at 994-3651. Please note, in order to receive Veterans Preference during the application review process, it is highly recommended that the required forms are included at the time you submit your application materials. Important note: Your preference form is submitted to a different location than your application materials. A DD214 is not a required document.