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North Carolina State University seeks a Research Technician in the Department of Crop and Soil Sciences to support their diverse disciplines that encompass research, extension and teaching.
Essential Responsibilities: The Research Technician will conduct field studies focusing on different aspects of sustainable agriculture with a focus on climate change mitigation and adaption, including studies examining/measuring greenhouse gas emissions, cover crops, fertilization techniques and water quality as impacted by best management practices. They will also manage lab studies and sample preparation, processing and analysis for a variety of parameters.
Other Responsibilities:
- Supervision of hourly workers assisting in field work.
- Training of graduate students and hourly employees.
- Other related duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Experience with soil and plant sampling.
- Experience operating field sampling machinery.
- Ability to work independently and make scientifically informed decisions in the field and in the laboratory.
- Ability to work in a team.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in soil science.
- Experience with maintenance of field sites and management of field crop plots.
- Experience with soil chemical extractions and greenhouse gas emissions is preferred.
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm in Raleigh, NC.