"Research Technician - Contributing"

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Department: 110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties: As the research technician you will support applied research and extension projects focused on turfgrass, forage systems, and precision weed management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with field and greenhouse experiments evaluating turf and forage tolerance to herbicides
• Apply herbicide treatments and assess weed control efficacy
• Maintain research plots and collect, organize, and summarize data
• Support outreach initiatives and contribute to research reports
• Collaborate with the Principal Investigator, with opportunities to lead independent research projects after training

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in agricultural research, problem-solving, and hands-on field and greenhouse work.

Other Work/Responsibilities: The individual will also be responsible for ordering supplies, maintaining research equipment, and managing the lab's pesticide inventory to support ongoing research activities.

Minimum Experience/Education: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications:

• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently on defined tasks and with others in a team setting.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in turfgrass management, weed science, agronomy, or a related field.
• Experience in maintaining field equipment (tractor, sprayer, mower, truck).
• Ability to work independently and with a team under field and greenhouse conditions.
• Willingness to travel within the state based on research needs.
• Experience with research experiments focused on turfgrass, herbicide efficacy, or precision technologies.

Required license or certification:

• Have a valid North Carolina State Pesticide Applicator's license or ability to obtain one within 3 months of being hired.
• A valid NC Driver's License and the ability to obtain an NC Driver's License within 60 days of hire.
• A valid Driver's License must be maintained throughout employment.

Position Number: 00111599