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Research Technician

Job Description

Posting Number

PG193032SP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Research Technician

Anticipated 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, NC

Department

Central Crops Research Station

About the Department

Central Crops Research Station is one of eighteen agricultural research centers in the State of North Carolina. North Carolina State University owns the Central Crops Research Station with operational management through the Division of Research Stations. North Carolina State University and the Division of Research Stations establish the general operating procedures. The primary purpose of the Research Station is to provide land, personnel, expertise, facilities and equipment to research scientists conducting agricultural research projects which address specific questions of crop production in North Carolina.

Essential Job Duties

The position is a multiple discipline agricultural research field position in support of all three research units. This position will assist with all task 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.

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

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

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

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Job Open Date

02/06/2023

Earliest 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.)

02/10/2023

Notice to Applicants

Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”

Special Instructions

Applicant required documents: Cover Letter, Resume, and Contact Information for Professional References (at least one current or previous supervisor reference required).

Position Number

00042426

Position Type

SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Research Technician

Position Classification Band Level

Journey

Position Classification Salary Range

$31,200 - $66,122

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN06

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory 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 Emergencies

Time Limited Position

No

Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?

No

Department Id

115003 - Central Crops Research Station

AA/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 Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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.

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