Research Technician

Job Posting Information

Posting Number

Posting Number PG195039SP

Internal Recruitment

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title

Working Title Research Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range Commensurate with experience ($43,116)

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 7am - 4pm (Seasonal overtime, occasional nights and weekends)

Job Location

Job Location Kinston, NC

Department

About the Department

The Lower Coastal Plan/Cunningham Research Station Station is one of eighteen agricultural research centers in the State of North Carolina. North Carolina State University owns the Cunningham Research Station Research Station with operational management through the North Carolina Agriculture Research Service and 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.

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The Research Technician position is a multi-disciplinary agricultural research field position in support of all research station operations. This position will assist with all tasks related to the establishment, maintenance, and disposition of field crops, vegetables, fruit, and tobacco.
This includes, but is not limited to:

• Application of treatments to research subjects according to protocol, including pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation.
• Operation of a wide variety of agricultural equipment to prepare fields, apply treatments, and harvest crops.
• Assist research personnel with plot layout, implementation of treatments, and collection and recording of data.
• Hand planting and harvest.
• Working with various types of irrigation equipment, including laying solid set pipe, drip, and linear irrigation systems.

This position will also assist with the maintenance of equipment, grounds, buildings, field plots, and other tasks. The validity of a research test depends upon the quality of work in the Research Technician position.

This position is located in Kinston, NC.

Other Responsibilities

• Assist with general upkeep and maintenance of overall facility and equipment.
• Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of agricultural practices related to crop and livestock production. Experience in agriculture and/or agricultural research.
• Experience operating and adjusting farm equipment, including calibration.
• Ability to read and follow pesticide labels and research protocols.
• Ability to collect and record data accurately.

Required License or Certification

• Must obtain NCDA &CS Forklift Driver certification within 6 months of hire.
• A valid driver’s license is required for travel. NC driver’s license required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 06/04/2026

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