Temporary Field/Greenhouse Assistant
- Employer
- NC State University
- Location
- Castle Hayne, NC
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- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
PG191122TM
Position Number:11ASO1596
Position Type:Temporary
Essential Job Duties:This is a temporary position in CASTLE HAYNE, NC, near WILMINGTON. Please do not apply unless you live near CASTLE HAYNE, NC or are willing to commute on a daily basis. Part time assistants needed to help in all aspects of blueberry breeding research. The assistants will work in the greenhouse and shade house to help maintain healthy plants, inventory, harvest, collect data, perform pollinations, transplant seedlings and rooted cuttings, prune, weed, and fertilize. Field work will include
planting, harvesting, and data collection. Laboratory work includes maintaining the tissue culture lab, making media, transferring cultures onto new media, and sticking explants for rooting.
Schedule is largely flexible between 7am to 6pm weekdays and will range from 10-20 hours per week from September through March, and 20+ hours per week from April to August.
Is Time Limited:No
Job City & State:Castle Hayne, NC
Classification Title:Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title:Temporary Field/Greenhouse Assistant
Work Schedule:Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (10-35/hrs per week)
Other Work/Responsibilities:n/a
Minimum Experience/Education:-High School Diploma or equivalent
Department Required Skills:-Willingness to comply with all NCSU COVID-19 safety expectations such as face coverings, social distancing, etc.
-Ability to lift 40lbs
-Willingness to work in hot, humid, muggy conditions
-Ability to perform redundant tasks with care and to completion
-Good attention to detail
-Excellent fine motor skills
-Knowledge in plant care
-Experience using lab equipment such as scales, balances, autoclaves and pH meters
-Experience making dilutions
-Experience with excel or google sheets
n/a
Required License or Certification:-Valid Driver’s License
Valid NC Driver's License required?:Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Anticipated Hiring Range:$8-$10/hr
Job Open Date:11/04/2020
Quick Link:https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/137238
AA/EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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