Temporary Research Technician - Clayton, NC

Essential Job Duties

This position will assist with all tasks related to the establishment, maintenance, and disposition of the field crops, vegetables, fruit, tobacco and animal specimens.

• 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. The validity of research test depends upon the quality of work in the research technician position.

Position Information

Posting Number PG195879TM

Position Number 11

ASO
3680

Position Type Temporary

Is Time Limited No

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Job City & State Clayton, NC

Department Central Crops Research Station

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Research Technician - Clayton, NC

Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 7am-4pm

• Combination of training and experience to perform job duties

• 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? Might not need placeholder
• Ability to collect and record data

• Experience in agriculture production

• 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

Job Open Date 03/30/2026

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