Temporary Potato Breeding Research Technician

Position Information

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.

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.

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• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
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Work Schedule:

40/hrs per week

Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a

Minimum Experience/

Education:

Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department

Required Skills:

• Must be able to work in summer field conditions (heat and dust)
• Must be able to lift 50lbs on a routine basis
• Comfortable working around farm machinery

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,

Education:

• Experience with MS Word and Excel
• Familiarity with Google Sheets

Required License or Certification:
Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required:
Yes

Commercial Driver's License

Required:

No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $14-$16/hr

Job Open Date: 01/27/2026

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