Temporary Research Technician - Clayton, NC

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 23,419 - 31,684; Full time

Job summary

NC State University in Clayton, NC is seeking a field crops and animal research assistant to help establish, maintain and disposition crops and specimens. You will assist with treatments, plots, data collection and harvesting under established protocols.

The role requires lifting up to 50 lbs, operating farm equipment, reading pesticide labels, and clear written and verbal communication. Schedule is Monday–Friday, 7am–4pm, on-site in Clayton.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of agricultural practices related to crop and livestock production.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis.
• Ability to operate farm equipment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow pesticide labels.
• Ability to collect and record data.

Responsibilities

• Assist with establishment, maintenance and disposition of field crops, vegetables, fruit, tobacco, and animal specimens.
• Assist with pesticide applications, fertilizer use, and irrigation according to protocol.
• Operate equipment to prepare fields, apply treatments and harvest crops.
• Assist with plot layout, treatments, and data collection.
• Hand planting and harvest.
• Assist in seed lab and swine facility.
• Work with irrigation equipment including drip systems.
• Maintain equipment, grounds, buildings and field plots.

Skills

Agricultural practices

Lift 50 lbs

Operate farm equipment

Written and verbal communication

Read pesticide labels

Data collection

Education

Combination of training and experience

Job description

Essential Job Duties

This position will assist with all tasks related to the establishment, maintenance, and disposition of the field crops, vegetables, fruit, tobacco, and animal specimens.

This includes, but is not limited to:

• The application of treatments to research subjects according to protocol including pesticides, fertilizers and irrigation
• Operation of a wide variety of agriculture equipment to prepare fields, apply treatments and harvest crops.
• Assisting research personnel with plot layout, implementation of treatments, and collection and recording of data.
• Hand planting and harvest
• Assisting research personnel in the seed lab and swine facility.
• Working with various types of irrigation equipment including laying solid set pipe and drip irrigation.
• Maintenance of equipment, grounds, buildings, field plots and other tasks.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm

Location

Clayton, NC

Minimum Experience and Education

• Combination of training and experience to perform job duties

Required Skills

• Knowledge of agricultural practices related to crop and livestock production
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis
• Ability to operate farm equipment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read and follow pesticide labels
• Ability to collect and record data

Preferred Experience

• Experience in agriculture production

Required Licenses & Certifications

• NC Pesticide license OR the ability to obtain one
• Valid driver’s license

Other Requirements

• Valid NC Driver's License required: Yes
• Commercial Driver's License Required: No

Compensation

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20/hr

Equal Employment Opportunity Mandate

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.