Temporary Field​/Lab Technician

Essential Job Duties

Most activities for this position are field related. Duties include cutting plants, planting seed, planting transplants, grafting plants, applying fertilizer, evaluating commodity quality, and harvesting. Candidates should be able to work within a group setting as well as individually. Candidates must have flexibility in schedule and be willing to perform manual labor daily. Working conditions are very often hot and humid.

• Posting Number: PG195835TM
• Position Number: 11
  
  ASO
  3669
• Position Type: Temporary
• Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6 am–6 pm; 40–45 hours per week, with overtime during peak season (50–55 hrs). Full‑time work begins late April or May; part‑time possible from March.
• Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
• Department: Horticultural Science
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary‑Technical/Paraprofessional
• Working Title: Temporary Field/Lab Technician
• Minimum Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  Combination of training and experience required to perform duties.
• Required License or Certification: Valid Driver’s License.

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees.
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses.
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts.
• Wellness & Recreation Membership.
• Wellness Programs to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

• At least 1–2 years of college education with a background in vegetable/agricultural production or a major in horticulture/agriculture science or allied discipline.
• Field research experience or farming background is a plus.

• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds on a routine basis.
• Must be able to work in hot and humid field conditions.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $15/hr

Job Open Date: 03/09/2026

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