Posting Number | PG193960SP |
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Internal Recruitment | No |
Working Title | Research Technician |
Anticipated Hiring Range | Commensurate with experience ($40,250 - $42,094) |
Work Schedule | Monday - Friday / 7am - 4pm (Seasonal overtime, occasional nights and weekends) |
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 that 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 tasks related to the establishment, maintenance, and disposition of the field crops, vegetables, fruit, tobacco, and animal specimens. This includes, but is not limited to:
This position will also assist with the maintenance of equipment, grounds, buildings, field plots, and other tasks. The validity of the research test depends upon the quality of work in the Research technician position.
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Other Responsibilities | Assist project staff on research programs in field crops, horticulture, tobacco forages, small grains and swine research. Normal work hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday -Friday. Additional work hours may be required especially during planting, irrigation and harvest seasons. Research projects or weather may alter work schedule. Employee will also assist with maintenance of the entire research station as needed. |
Minimum Experience/Education | Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. |
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Other Required Qualifications |
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Preferred Qualifications |
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Required License or Certification |
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Valid NC Driver's License required | Yes |
Commercial Driver's License Required? | No |
Job Open Date | 04/25/2024 |
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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.) | 05/03/2024 |
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Special Instructions | Please attach a Cover Letter, resume/CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references. Please make sure that the information entered on the application matches what is on your resume. |
Position Number | 00042421 |
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Position Type | SHRA |
Position Classification Band Title | Research Technician |
Position Classification Band Level | Journey |
Position Classification Salary Range | $ 34,320 - $ 72,734 |
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 |
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) | |
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 . 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. |