Research Specialist Hybrid

Ncagr; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Cherry Research Station in Wayne County, NC is seeking an Agricultural Research Specialist to manage research projects and oversee the team, equipment, and infrastructure that support the research program.

The role includes supervising research technicians and seasonal staff, handling human resources tasks, and providing administrative and public relations support while maintaining and repairing farm and lab facilities and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferably related to the program area or equivalent experience.
• Experience with agricultural crop or livestock production.
• Ability to operate repair and maintenance tasks on farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned research projects and supervise staff.
• Maintain equipment and infrastructure at the Cherry Research Station.
• Perform basic vehicle repairs and carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing tasks.

Skills

Agricultural knowledge

Livestock production knowledge

Hands-on maintenance

Tool handling

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Carpentry

Painting

Electrical

Plumbing

Forklift Driver Certification

CDL

Job description

## Research Specialist HybridApply: Wayne County, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 20, 2026 (13 days left to apply): JR-125720**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**Agriculture Consumer Service**Job Classification Title**Agricultural Research Specialist (S)**Position Number**60012568**Grade**NC12**About Us**The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.**Description of Work**\\*\\*\\* This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. \\*\\*\\* Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. The Cherry Research Station is hiring an Agricultural Research Specialist (Hybrid) to manage assigned research projects and technical, mechanical, and infrastructure resources needed to support the research platform at the station. Primary responsibilities include: • Manage assigned research projects related to agricultural crop and/or livestock production. • Provide supervision over a team of research technicians, as well as seasonal staff. • Human resources management for assigned staff. • Provide administrative and public relations support. Major function is to serve as a maintenance mechanic: Ensure all equipment and infrastructure required to implement multiple complex research projects are properly maintained. • Perform basic vehicle and farm equipment repairs. • Perform basic carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing.**Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences** **Recruitment Range: $47,703 - $60,000*** Knowledge of agricultural crop and/or livestock production.* Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, repair, calibration and capabilities of equipment, implements and infrastructure found on an agricultural research station.* Ability to work in close proximity to livestock, including beef and dairy cattle* Ability to use hand tools and performance of basic carpentry, painting, and plumbing.* Physical requirements include the ability to perform long periods of repetitive reaching, stooping, standing, bending and lifting of 50 lbs in a variety of work environments are required.**Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within twelve months of employment**:* Valid Commercial Driver’s License (Non-Excepted Intrastate)* Public Pesticide Applicator License* Forklift Driver Certificate issued by the Research Division* Medical clearance to wear a half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.**Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.** Please follow the instructions to apply online. **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.**Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. \\* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. \\* Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201. **Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details. Bachelor’s degree preferably related to the assigned program area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.