Field & Lab Aide - Eastern Shore AREC

Field & Lab Aide – Eastern Shore AREC

Virginia Tech Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics

• Work type:
  Hourly Wage/Part-Time
• Senior management:
  Agriculture & Life Sciences
• Department:
  Eastern Shore AREC
• Location:
  
  Painter, Virginia
• Categories:
  Agriculture / Life Science

This position is located at the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC) in Painter, Virginia. It assists faculty, staff and graduate students with the maintenance of agricultural research plots in the Weed Science Department. Responsibilities include plot maintenance and data collection.

• Basic math and computer skills
• Knowledge of farm practices and equipment

• Prior field and/or greenhouse experience

• Pay Band: 1
• Overtime Status:
  Non‑Exempt – eligible for overtime
• Appointment Type:
  Restricted
• Salary Information:
  Hourly wage commensurate with experience
• Hours per week: approx. 29 hours per week / 1500 hours per year
• Review Date:
  November 16, 2025
• Additional Information:
  Successful candidate required to have a criminal conviction check

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Advertised:
October 24, 2025

Applications close:
Open until filled