Research Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Research Technician to support weed science research on soybean and small grains. The role involves field, greenhouse, and laboratory work, including the evaluation of herbicides and weed management strategies, under the supervision of faculty and researchers.

The successful candidate will assist with data collection, equipment operation, and documentation, ensuring accurate, timely results for ongoing projects within Crop and Soil Sciences.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and operational support for applied weed science research focused on soybean and small grains.
• Conduct and support field, greenhouse, and laboratory research evaluating herbicides and weed management strategies.
• Collaborate with faculty, students, research station personnel, and collaborators to support research activities and generate reliable data.
• Travel to research stations, cooperating farms, and other locations to support research trials and field days.

Job description

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG195249SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Research Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range commensurate with experience ( $47,746–$50,000)

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Mon-Friday, 8 am to 5 pm

Job Location

Department

Department Crop and Soil Sciences

About the Department

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses diverse disciplines in research extension and teaching. The department’s mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.

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As the Research Technician, you will provide technical and operational support for applied weed science research focused on soybean and small grains. You will conduct and support field, greenhouse, and laboratory research evaluating herbicides and weed management strategies, working closely with faculty, students, research station personnel, and collaborators to support research activities and generate reliable data.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain weed science field experiments, including field preparation, plot layout, planting, crop maintenance, harvesting, and other activities necessary to maintain experimental integrity.
• Prepare, calibrate, and apply herbicide treatments according to research protocols and pesticide label requirements using backpack, CO₂-pressurized, tractor-mounted, and other application equipment.
• Operate, clean, maintain, and perform routine repairs on tractors, planters, sprayers, mowers, utility vehicles, harvest equipment, and other agricultural research equipment.
• Collect, record, and maintain accurate research data, including weed control, crop injury, weed density, crop growth, plant populations, biomass, and yield.
• Assist with greenhouse and laboratory research activities, including planting, plant maintenance, herbicide applications, sample collection, and sample processing.
• Maintain accurate records of research treatments, pesticide applications, field activities, samples, and experimental data, and maintain herbicides, supplies, equipment, and research facilities in accordance with institutional and pesticide safety requirements.
• Travel to research stations, cooperating farms, and other locations to support research trials, Extension demonstrations, and field days.
• Work collaboratively with faculty, students, research station personnel, and other collaborators to support accurate, safe, and timely completion of research activities.
  

If you are interested in applying your technical skills to applied weed science research and supporting field, greenhouse, and laboratory research activities, we