Temporary Potato Breeding Research Technician
Plymouth, NC 
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Job Description
Position Information

Posting Number PG194093TM
Position Number 11ASO3192
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
If Yes, Appointment Length
Department Information

Job City & State Plymouth, NC
Department Horticultural Science
System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Potato Breeding Research Technician
Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 40/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities
  • n/a
Minimum Experience/Education
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
Department Required Skills
  • Must be able to lift 50lbs
  • 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
Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $15-$16/hr
Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 01/24/2024
Applicant Information

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Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Temporary, Full Time
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
40/hrs per week
Salary and Benefits
$15-$16/hr
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
Required Experience
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