Temporary Potato Breeding Research Technician - Plymouth, NC

Posting Number:

PG194918TM

Position Number:

11ASO3414

Position Type:

Temporary

Essential Job Duties:

Weeding plots, harvesting potato field plots, harvesting seed from greenhouse generated fruit, frying potato chips, assisting in grading process, cleaning and preparing harvesting equipment, cleaning equipment post-harvest, other tasks as the need arises.

Work Schedule – We will work approximately 40 hrs./week. Some weeks will be less and the time of day the project will start in the mornings will fluctuate depending on the tasks the project is required to complete.

Is Time Limited:

No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits:

As a Pack member, and can enjoy designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.
What we offer:

• Enhance your career with
• non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
  
  

Attain Work-life balance with our , , and that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.Job City & State:

Plymouth, NC

Department:

Horticultural Science

Classification Title:

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title:

Temporary Potato Breeding Research Technician - Plymouth, NC

Work Schedule:

40/hrs 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 50lbs
• Must be able to communicate effectively with supervisors
• Must be comfortable working around farm machinery
• Must be able to tolerate heat and dusty conditions of summer field work

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

• Able to use MS Word and Excel
• Familiar with Google Sheets
  
  

Required License or Certification:

• Valid driver’s license

Valid NC Driver's License required?:

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?:

No

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$15-$20/hr

Job Open Date:

02/25/2025

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