Research Specialist
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194260SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Research SpecialistAnticipated Hiring Range
Commenusrate with Experience ($62,000 - $66,000)Work Schedule
Monday - Friday; 8am-5pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Crop and Soil SciencesAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Evaluate sites, communicate with cooperating landowners, county extension personnel, and others; plan and schedule day-to-day field operations based on project objectives.
- Assist in the planning of experiments and extension demonstrations, including evaluating the feasibility of the design and methods used to achieve the desired goals.
- Responsible for scheduling studies and establishing field plots to ensure objectives are met; conduct all operations to utilize time, personnel, equipment, and supplies in the most effective and efficient manner.
- Perform routine operation and maintenance of boats.
- Collect and record data from field, greenhouse, laboratory, and controlled environment chamber experiments.
- Conduct field, greenhouse, and lab experiments and demonstrations from which specific management strategies can be developed.
- Establish and manage research plots, perform data collection and entry, conduct statistical analysis, and prepare reports. Design and maintain equipment as necessary.
- Maintain the laboratory in accordance with safety protocols, including the proper storage of supplies and chemicals. Maintain chemical inventories and order supplies as needed.
- Coordinate the use of laboratory facilities with other project leaders and graduate students.
- Oversee routine operations and maintenance of the greenhouse, ensuring the general cleanliness of work areas and greenhouse benches, proper equipment storage, and the culturing of algae and vascular plants used in teaching and research.
- Maintain and service all vehicles, boats, and other equipment used in the field and lab.
- Assist in the preparation of educational materials for lectures, extension meetings, agent training, conferences, and other meetings.
- Train part-time personnel as needed.
Other Responsibilities
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Operational knowledge of GIS software.
- Operational knowledge of ARM software.
- Knowledge of boating related equipment and systems including Lowrance hydroacoustic systems.
- Knowledge of terrestrial herbicide application equipment.
- Ability to identify by sight common aquatic plants of North Carolina and to discover the identity of uncommon aquatic plants through botanical keys.
- Ability to collect and propagate these plants for greenhouse trials.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience directly related to aquatic plant management.
- Experience operating boats.
Required License or Certification
- A valid driver’s license is required for travel. An NC driver’s license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained for the duration of the candidate’s employment.
- Valid NC Pesticide License or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
- Valid Boating Safety Certificate or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
10/02/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
10/09/2024Special Instructions
Position Number
00104639Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 45,454 - $ 109,409Salary Grade Equivalency
GN10Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
110901 - Crop and Soil SciencesAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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