Research Technician - Chavez
Job Details
Posting Number: G/R32796P
Working Title: Research Technician - Chavez
Department: CAES-Horticulture
Employment Type: Employee
Additional Schedule Information: Monday-Friday; 40 hours/per week. Work hours may vary.
Advertised Salary: $16.826/per hour
Anticipated Start Date: 05/11/2026
Posting Date: 04/16/2026
Open Until Filled: Yes
Location of Vacancy: Griffin Area
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Assist project director and other team members with project design and implementation as well as to conduct research projects by performing a variety of technical duties in a laboratory, field, or greenhouse environment.
- Follow assigned protocols and recognizes and report abnormal or unexpected results. Skill in keeping exact and detailed records of data obtained from experiments.
- Skill in the use of personal computers and software packages in the data collection, analysis, and presentation processes.
Percentage of time: 50
- Maintenance of field plots for research purposes. Associated tasks include growing peaches, breeding nurseries, and doing standard propagation techniques for peaches.
Percentage of time: 25
- Data management including data entry, organization, statistical analyses, data presentation and development of technical reports.
Percentage of time: 15
- Management of the operation and maintenance of equipment systems common to the specific area of research being conducted in the laboratory/field.
Percentage of time: 10
Classification Title: Temporary Technical Paraprofessional
Position Summary: This is a temporary position that will be responsible for assisting and supporting the Associate Professor of Horticulture with applied research and extension programs.
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