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Research Technician
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193032SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Research TechnicianAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($38,250 - $40,250)Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 7:00am – 4:00pm (additional hours for special events)Job Location
Clayton, NCDepartment
Central Crops Research StationAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
- 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.
This position will also assist with maintenance of equipment, grounds, buildings, field plots and other task. The validity of research test depends upon the quality of work in the Research technician position.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Other Required Qualifications
- Knowledge of agricultural practices related to crop and livestock production.
- Ability to operate farm machinery.
- Ability to communicate in both oral and written form.
- Ability to read and follow pesticide labels and research protocols.
- Ability to collect and record data accurately.
Preferred Qualifications
- Two year degree and/or two years agriculture production experience.
- Experience in agriculture and/or swine production and agricultural research.
- Experience operating and adjusting farm equipment including calibration.
Required License or Certification
- Public pesticide applicator licenses and NCDA forklift driver licenses within six month of hire.
- Valid NC Driver’s License or the ability to obtain within 60 days of start.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
02/06/2023Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
02/10/2023Notice to Applicants
Special Instructions
Position Number
00042426Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research TechnicianPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$31,200 - $66,122Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoIs this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
NoDepartment Id
115003 - Central Crops Research StationAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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