Temporary Research Technician - Clayton, NC

Temporary Research Technician
- Clayton, NC

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:

• 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 tasks

Position Type
- Temporary

Is Time Limited
- No

Department
- Central Crops Research Station

Job City & State
- Clayton, NC

Classification Title
- Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title
- Temporary Research Technician
- Clayton, NC

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule
- Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm

Minimum Experience/Education
- Combination of training and experience to perform job duties

Department Required Skills
- Knowledge of agricultural practices related to crop and livestock production. Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. on a routine basis. Ability to operate farm equipment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to read and follow pesticide labels. Ability to collect and record data

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Experience in agriculture production

Required License or Certification - NC Pesticide license OR the ability to obtain one. Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required? - Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? - No

Anticipated Hiring Range - $20/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date - 03/30/2026

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