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Temporary Field / Lab Assistant

Temporary Field / Lab Assistant

North Carolina State UniversityRaleigh, NC
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Posting Details

Position Information Posting Number PG194123TM Position Number 11ASO3201 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties Duties, include cutting plants, planting seed, planting transplants, working with grafted plants, applying fertilizer, evaluating commodity quality, and harvesting. Candidate should be able to work within a group setting as well as individually. Candidate must be able to have some flexibility in schedule and willing to perform physical field work. Working conditions can be hot and humid.

Prefer candidate to have an interest in vegetable production or horticulture.

Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday, 6am-6pm is the general range of hours, start and end times will depend on daily travel and tasks to be completed (aim is for 40-45 hours per week, with some overtime expected during the peak season, 50-55 hours). This full time work schedule would begin in earnest in late April or May. Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Department Information Job City & State Raleigh, NC Department Horticultural Science System Information Classification Title Temporary-Technical / Paraprofessional Working Title Temporary Field / Lab Assistant

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule 40+ hours per week Other Work / Responsibilities

  • n / a

Minimum Experience / Education

  • Combination of training and experience required to perform the
  • duties

    Department Required Skills

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds periodically
  • Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

  • At least 1-2 years of college education with a background in vegetable / agricultural production or individuals with a major or degree in horticulture / agriculture science or allied discipline
  • Field research experience or farming background
  • Required License or Certification

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No

    Recruitment

    Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $15 / hr Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 02 / 05 / 2024

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