Temporary Research Technician - Mills Rive, NC

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Temporary Research Technician to assist in the tomato breeding program in Mills River, NC. The role involves tasks such as planting, data recording, and harvesting. Candidates should have experience in agriculture research and must be detail-oriented and communicative. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, with a pay range of $18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience with planting, data recording, harvesting for breeding program.
• Detail oriented with excellent communication skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the tomato breeding program, including planting and harvesting.
• Record data in the field and conduct leaf tissue sampling.

Skills

Detail oriented

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Experience with planting, pruning and harvesting tomatoes for fruit analysis

Ability to work in varying weather conditions

Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Education

Combination of training and experience required

Job description

Temporary Research Technician - Mills Rive, NC

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Essential Job Duties

Assist in the tomato breeding program, including planting, data recording, harvesting, and other operations related to tomatoes.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG195057TM

Position Number 11ASO3442

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties

Assist in the tomato breeding program, including planting, data recording, harvesting, and other operations related to tomatoes.

Is Time Limited No

If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State Mills River, NC

Department Horticultural Science

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Research Technician - Mills Rive, NC

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a
  
  

Minimum Experience/Education

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
  
  

Department Required Skills

• Experience with planting, pruning and harvesting tomatoes for fruit analysis
• Experience recording data in the field
• Experience with leaf tissue sampling for DNA extraction
• Detail oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions (heat, rain, pollen)
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. occasionally
  
  

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Previous experience working in agriculture research
• Ability to implement field experiments on the basis of given information
  
  

Required License Or Certification

• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $18/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 04/09/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/216941

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at 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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Temporary

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

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