Job Description
Supports the Peanut Variety and Quality Evaluation (PVQE) program at the center under the leadership of the peanut extension specialist. Duties include carrying out experimental protocols involving land preparation, planting, experimental plot maintenance, harvesting, post-harvest processing, sample processing, data collection and recording for on-center research sites and off-center sites. Off-center sites include locations in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina as components of a…
multi-state project. This position is also responsible for organization and upkeep of facilities and equipment assigned to the PVQE program and gives guidance to part-time employees and graduate students working within the program.
Required Qualifications
- Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment Category 10 pesticide applicators license.
- Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment commercial driver's license with Class A endorsement.
- Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment DOT medical certification.
- Experience operating mechanical equipment such as tractors, planters, sprayer and cultivation equipment, harvest combines, power and hand tools, and other field crop research equipment.
- Experience performing preventive maintenance on field and research equipment.
- Experience providing support for research projects and the ability to communicate and plan with the project leader and cooperating staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with agronomic field research and pesticide application techniques is preferred.
- Experience with data entry and Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel.
Pay Band
3
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
40
Review Date
August 7, 2026
Additional Information
Must have a criminal background check.
Must have a valid driver's license.
Must have a safe driving record.
Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment Category 10 pesticide applicators license.
Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment CDL, Class A.
Must have or make progress towards obtaining within one year of employment DOT medical.
Pre-employment drug screening for employment.
