Seasonal Plant Research Technician — Cucurbit Breeding

University System of New Hampshire; Durham (NH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

University of New Hampshire is seeking a Seasonal Research Technician to assist the Cucurbit Breeding Program in Durham, NH. The role involves hands-on field and lab tasks, data collection, and fruit processing under supervision.

Training will be provided to perform all required duties. Typical responsibilities include weeding, training plants, assisting pollination, and recording measurements such as weight and color.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Experience or interest in horticulture/agriculture preferred.

Responsibilities

• Weeding and caring for plants.
• Training plants for growth and yield.
• Assisting in pollination activities.
• Cutting and processing fruit for data collection.
• Cleaning seeds and preparing samples.
• Recording fruit weight, flesh color, dry matter and other measurements using apps and instruments.

Skills

Weeding

Training plants

Pollination assistance

Fruit processing

Data collection

Education

High school diploma

Job description

University of New Hampshire is seeking a Seasonal Research Technician to assist the Cucurbit Breeding Program in Durham, NH. The role involves hands-on field and lab tasks, data collection, and fruit processing under supervision.

Training will be provided to perform all required duties. Typical responsibilities include weeding, training plants, assisting pollination, and recording measurements such as weight and color.