Agricultural Research Assistant

Stefanini Group • Durham, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Employee will be working with the Biology R& D - Weed Control Group in Research Triangle Park, NC supporting the Herbicide Development Greenhouse and Laboratory Team with setting up and assistance in greenhouse and laboratory experiments evaluating efficacy of crop protection materials.

Requirements

• Minimal a high school diploma with Greenhouse/plant care work experience, preferred Bachelor of Science degree or higher in Agriculture, Weed Science, Agronomy, Horticulture, Plant Science or other Agricultural/Plant Science discipline.
• Skills or experience in growing and maintaining a healthy variety of plants, mainly corn, cotton, soybean, rice, wheat and occasional perennial crops as well as weed species for research purposes in both soil and soil-less mixes.
• Must have ability to keep accurate records and follow research protocols as instructed.
• Self-motivator, thinks ahead and completes tasks without being instructed, able to work with minimal supervision.
• Must have good abilities to communicate with others and be able to work both independently and in teams.
• Need to be able to lift 50 lbs. and be willing to work in hot, humid or cool, damp conditions as required for greenhouse or field activities.
• Must possess a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with conducting greenhouse, laboratory and field trials is a plus.
• Experience in pesticide application and greenhouse plant rearing are strongly desired.
• Must have or be willing to get a valid North Carolina Pesticide Applicators License.

Responsibilities

• Preparation/propagation/harvesting of plant material, such as filling pots with soil, sieving soil, seeding, transplanting, propagating, and harvesting seeds or other plant parts as required.
• Daily watering, fertilizing, pruning/trimming will be required as well as pest maintenance of plants as needed to ensure research quality data is generated from trials.
• Keeping a clean, neat and tidy greenhouse, potting room, and lab such as sweeping, washing dishes, shop vacuum.
• Support all greenhouse, laboratory and any outdoor trials either alone or under supervision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED