Horticultural Research Technician — Field & Greenhouse

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 53,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks a Research Technician to support daily operations of the Horticulture Field Lab (HFL) and Fox Greenhouse, coordinating maintenance, resources, and safety compliance for multiple research projects.

The role involves working with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners, handling irrigation systems, equipment, and field activities, and supervising interns and temporary staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience/Education: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility maintenance and repairs for the HFL and Fox Greenhouses.
• Manage work requests and equipment resources to support ~22–25 active research projects.
• Assist with irrigation and water systems, field and greenhouse activities, and safety/compliance tasks.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Skid-steer loader

Dingo

Ditch-witch

tractor

row mulcher

Job description

North Carolina State University seeks a Research Technician to support daily operations of the Horticulture Field Lab (HFL) and Fox Greenhouse, coordinating maintenance, resources, and safety compliance for multiple research projects.

The role involves working with faculty, staff, students, and industry partners, handling irrigation systems, equipment, and field activities, and supervising interns and temporary staff as needed.