Temporary Research Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading university seeks a Temporary Research Technician to assist in laboratory and greenhouse management. Responsibilities include supporting students in field trials, managing supplies, and ensuring effective data collection. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Horticultural Science and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining laboratory and greenhouse space.
• Support to students in field trial establishment.

Skills

Lifting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Horticultural Science

Job description

Organizing and maintaining laboratory, greenhouse, state truck, and storage space, moving, and ordering supplies.

Support to students in field trial establishment, including but not limited to soil sample collection, flagging, plant height, biomass, and foliar data collection, irrigation and fertilization management, staking, tying, harvesting.

Is Time Limited

Is Time Limited No

Department Information

Job City & State

Department

Department Horticultural Science

System Information

Classification Title

Working Title

Working Title Temporary Research Technician

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a
• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills

• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Horticultural Science

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] .

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Supplemental Questions

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• How did you learn of this opportunity?
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• If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have the combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position?
  • Yes
  • No
• Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Horticulture Science or a related field?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to routinely lift up to 50 lbs?
  • Yes
  • No
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NC STATE UNIVERSITY
RALEIGH, NC 27695
PHONE: [phone]