Posting Number:PG194954TM
Position Number:11ASO3425
Position Type:Temporary
Essential Job Duties:The position is located at the Mountain Horticultural Crops Research and Extension Center in Mills River, NC, near Asheville. This position will support research in the area of fruit physiology (apple and blackberry). Job duties include: maintenance of field plots, set-up of field experiments, data collection, data entry, travel to commercial orchards, organization/preparation for harvest, fruit harvest and grading, fruit quality assessments, laboratory work, etc. Pesticide applications may be necessary. Outdoor activities often involve manual labor and can be strenuous. When required, field activities will be conducted in inclement weather. This is a temporary position running from March through August 2025.
Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday; 8am-5pm. When needed pre-8am start time and post-5pm ending time required. Weekend work may be required occasionally.
Is Time Limited:No
Job City & State:Mills River, NC
Department:Horticultural Science
Classification Title:Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title:Temporary Research Technician - Mills River, NC
Work Schedule:40/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities:Minimum Experience/Education:- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills:- Experience in agriculture
- Ability to conduct physical activities outdoors (bending, standing, walking)
- Excellent communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Willingness to perform repetitive tasks
- Ability to work well with others
- Reliable and prompt
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:- Current college student/recent graduate of agriculture, biological, environmental or horticultural science
Required License or Certification:Valid NC Driver's License required?:Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Anticipated Hiring Range:$18-$19/hr
Job Open Date:03/04/2025
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