Job Details

Posting Number: PG195078SP

Working Title: Research Technician

Anticipated Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience ($41,851 - $43,850)

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Job Location: Raleigh, NC

Department: Department of Crop & Soil Sciences

Essential Job Duties

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Collects and organizes research data from lab and field projects.
• Helps prepare seed samples and research materials.
• Performs seed counting, sorting, and photography.
• Prepares materials for germination testing.
• Reads and records results from germination tests.
• Assists with seedling vigor evaluations.
• Communicates with supervisors and research staff about assigned tasks, progress, and issues.

Specific Research, Lab, and Field Duties

• Laboratory duties may include: Counting seed samples, Sorting seed samples, Photographing seeds, Preparing materials for germination tests, Reading germination test results, Evaluating seedling vigor, Assisting with warm germination tests, Assisting with cool germination tests, Supporting phytotron studies
• Field duties may include: Traveling to research stations in eastern North Carolina, Assisting with cotton research trials, Assisting with corn and soybean emergence research trials, Helping with research involving other crops, Collecting field trial data, Organizing trial data, Assisting with biostimulant applications, Helping with cotton harvesting, Supporting end-of-season field activities
• Data and technology-related duties may include: Entering data into Google Docs or Excel, Organizing research data for review, Supporting AI-related data collection, Assisting with data collection for precision agriculture, Helping ensure that data records are complete and accurate

Minimum Experience/Education

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with cotton and other crops, including having a license for drone flying.

Required License or Certification

A valid 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.