Temporary Research Technician - Mills Rive, NC

North Carolina State University

$18/hr

United States, North Carolina, Mills River

455 Research Drive (Show on map)

Apr 10, 2025

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

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 Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$18/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	04/09/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

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

AA/EEO

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