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Temporary Field/Lab TechnicianNorth Carolina State University • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Temporary Field/Lab Technician

North Carolina State University
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    Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
  • US
    Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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About

Most activities for this position are field related. Duties, include cutting plants, planting seed, planting transplants, grafting plants, applying fertilizer, evaluating commodity quality, and harvesting. Candidate should be able to work within a group setting as well as individually. Candidate must be able to have some flexibility in schedule and willing to perform manual labor daily. Working conditions are very often hot and humid.
Prefer candidate to have interest in vegetable production or horticulture.
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is the general range of hours, start and end times will vary depending on daily travel and tasks to be completed (aim is for 40-45 hours per week, with some overtime expected during the peak season, 50-55 hours). This full time work schedule would begin in earnest in late April or May. We would also like to have some employees start as early as March, part time.
Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
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* Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
* Enhance your career with LEAD courses
* Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
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Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, NC Department Horticultural Science
System Information
Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title Temporary Field/Lab Technician
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is general range in hours, start and ending times will depend on daily travel and tasks. Other Work/Responsibilities
* n/a
Minimum Experience/Education
* Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills
* Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on a routine basis
* Must be able to work in hot and humid field conditions
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
* At least 1-2 years of college education with a background in vegetable/agricultural production or individuals with a major or degree in horticulture/agriculture science or allied discipline.
* Field research experience or farming background is a plus
Required License or Certification
* Valid Driver's License
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No
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  • Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Languages

  • English
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