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Temporary Research Technician - Animal Care

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG194310TM
Position Number 11ASO3258
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
Daily duties will consist of:
  • Milking and feeding diary cattle
  • Maintaining the cleanliness of the farm
  • Assisting with farm maintenance 

Work Schedule:
20/hrs per week. Includes the weekday, weekend and holiday shifts, with the hours ranging from 5am-10pm. Hours vary due to operational needs.
Is Time Limited No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department FBNS
System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Research Technician - Animal Care

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 20/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities
  • High school diploma or equivalent 
Minimum Experience/Education
  • Animal handing experience 
Department Required Skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
  • Must be able to lift up to 50lbs. on a routine basis 
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
  • Knowledge of farm operations and a minimum of 1 year of large animal care experience or large animal education 
  • Experience with farm equipment 
Required License or Certification
  • Valid driver’s license 
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $12/hr
Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 04/17/2024
Applicant Information

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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. How did you learn of this opportunity?
    • NCSU Website
    • Job Alert (automated email from our system)
    • NCSU Executive Search Services
    • Monster.com
    • CareerBuilder.com
    • InsideHigherEd.com
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • Other Online Job Board
    • Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide
    • Job / Career Fair
    • The Chronicle of Higher Education
    • Professional Journal
    • Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)
    • Radio / Television Advertisement
    • Professional Organization
    • Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)
    • Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter
    • NCSU Employee Referral
    • Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)
    • Other
  2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source.

    (Open Ended Question)

  3. * Do you have a High School Diploma or Equivalent?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * Do you have experience in animal handling and care?
    • Yes
    • No
  5. * Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills?
    • Yes
    • No
  6. * Do you have knowledge of farm operations and a minimum of 1 year of large animal care experience or large animal education?
    • Yes
    • No
  7. Do you have experience with farm equiptment?
    • Yes
    • No
  8. * Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes
    • No

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