Temporary Research Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Sur place; USD 10 000 - 60 000; Plein temps

Description du poste

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Resume

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195024TM

Position Number: 11ASO3428

Position Type: Temporary

The specific duties for these positions will include assisting with planting, managing, and harvesting research trials in our greenhouses and on our research station and on-farm trials. Our research program is based in Raleigh, but these positions will include substantial travel opportunities to field sites around eastern NC and in our laboratories on campus.

This position is a spring/summer time limited position that will run from March-August 2025.

Is Time Limited: No

Requirements and Preferences

Department Required Skills:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be comfortable working around farm machinery
• Must be able to tolerate heat and dusty conditions of summer field work
• Must be able to routinely lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

• An interest in plant production and a high level of accuracy
• Passion to learn more about plants and agricultural research along with experience in horticulture and/or a related major

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you learn of this opportunity?
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• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have the combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you comfortable working around farm machinery?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to tolerate heat and dusty conditions of summer field work?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you possess an interest in plant production?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you possess a passion to learn more about plants and agricultural research along with experience in horticulture and/or a related major?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a valid driver’s license?
  • Yes
  • No
Required Documents
• Resume
Optional Documents