Field Crops Research Technician (Part‑Time)

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VT); Suffolk, Northern (VA, KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Virginia Tech's Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Suffolk, VA seeks an assistant to support field crops agronomy research. Tasks include packaging and organizing seed, assisting with planting, maintenance and harvesting of research plots, and data collection for lab and field trials.

This off-campus, part-time role averages 29 hours per week with a 1,500 hour annual limit; requires a high school diploma, basic crop production knowledge, willingness to work outdoors in hot

Qualifications

• Must have completed high school degree or equivalent.
• General knowledge of crop production.
• Ability and wiliness to work outside under hot humid conditions.
• Experience working independently as well as in a team environment.
• Licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist with packaging and organization of seed for research trials.
• Assist research technicians in planting, maintenance, and harvesting of research plots.
• Assist in data collection for laboratory and field research trials.

Skills

General crop production knowledge

Outdoor/warm/humid conditions

Teamwork and independence

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Virginia Tech's Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Suffolk, VA seeks an assistant to support field crops agronomy research. Tasks include packaging and organizing seed, assisting with planting, maintenance and harvesting of research plots, and data collection for lab and field trials.

This off-campus, part-time role averages 29 hours per week with a 1,500 hour annual limit; requires a high school diploma, basic crop production knowledge, willingness to work outdoors in hot