Temporary Research Technician - Peanut Breeding & Genetics Program

Position Information

• Posting Number: PG195654TM
• Position Number: 11
  
  ASO
  3619
• Position Type:
  Temporary
• Is Time Limited:
  No
• Essential
  
  Job Duties:
  
  The researcher will assist the plant breeding and genetics program with developing Valencia-type breeding lines for the Virginia-Carolinas region by evaluating them for yield, seed grade quality, disease resistance, and drought stress. Additionally, the duties include developing a high-throughput phenotyping method for assessing drought stress across all peanut breeding lines. The researcher will also assist with other research in the greenhouse, molecular lab, seed lab and the field (research stations) for improving peanut breeding lines performance including planting, selections, shelling, data analysis, database management, developing molecular assays, genome-wide sequencing and other day-to-day activities of the peanut breeding and genetics program.

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• Job City & State:
  Raleigh, NC
• Department:
  Crop and Soil Sciences

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
• Working Title:
  
  Temporary Research Technician - Peanut Breeding & Genetics Program

• Work Schedule:
  
  40/hrs per week, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm
• Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a
• Minimum Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
• Department
  
  Required Skills:
  
  Experience in agriculture, plant breeding and genetics;
  Ability to work outdoors
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
  
  Education:
  
  Currently in a 2 or 4 year degree program in related field
• Required License or Certification:
  Valid driver's license
• Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
• Commercial Driver's License Required? No

• Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.66 - $25/hr

• Job Open Date: 12/17/2025

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