Research Associate
Full Time
Rocky Mount, NC 27804
$36,363 - $87,527 a year
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Job description
Job Posting Information
Posting Number
PG193267SP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Research Specialist - NC Crop Improvement Association
Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($46,000 - $50,000)
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm (seasonal overtime may be expected)
Job Location
Eastern region of NC (Rocky Mount to Greenville Area)
Department
Crop and Soil Sciences
About the Department
North Carolina Crop Improvement Association (NCCIA) program is administered through the NCSU Crop Science Department. The function is to ensure a reliable seed source for NC growers that are true to type and without noxious weeds and off-type plants within a tolerance level. This applies to all grain crops such as barley, oats, peanuts, wheat, tobacco, triticale, and soybeans as well as crops that do not use seed per se, like strawberries, sweet potatoes, and turfgrass.
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses various disciplines in research extension and teaching. The department’s mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.
The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses various disciplines in research extension and teaching. The department’s mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation and the world.
Essential Job Duties
The Research Specialist will serve as an inspector, seed certification consultant, auditor, and promoter of seed certification for NCCIA. The duties of this position are quite diverse and require a great deal of flexibility, adaptability, seed production knowledge, and the desire to learn.
Duties include but are not limited to:
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Deals with clients daily and serves as the “face” of certification: therefore, the reputation of seed certification is based on the ability of the inspector to communicate properly.
- Communication with association members, seed producers, seed conditioners, potential clients, and association board of directors is critical to performance in this position.
- Must be able to write accurate detailed reports.
- Responsible for the promotion of certification activities: therefore, excellent verbal skills are essential for this position.
- Collect seed sample to validate purity and germination of seed lots.
- Must also obtain and process seed lots through the NCCIA seed lab.
- Organizes data collected from field inspection reports and summarizes results in formal reports and presents findings to related organizations.
- Updates AgTrakker/Access based databases, reviews them for accuracy, and presents findings at association sponsored meetings.
- Audits Approved Conditioners and Alternative Labeler Reports to determine accuracy of tagging sheets and seed production reports; these reports are very complex and require years of experience to interpret.
- Other duties as assigned.
This position is employed by NC State University but works in asociation with the NC Crop Improvement Association ( NCCIA ). Due to this, the position will be located in the eastern parts of North Carolina at NCCIA offices near the Rocky Mount to Greenville areas.
Other Responsibilities
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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
- Possess excellent decision-making ability and excellent communication skills.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
- The incumbent will work with scientists, seed companies, growers, and end-users of seed to ensure genetic purity and excellent product in the marketplace.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in an agronomic discipline with experience in seed production of the crops grown in North Carolina and the seed certification process.
- Disease and weed identification experience and the ability to distinguish plant characteristics between varieties of the same crop.
- Experience hauling and backing a trailer.
- Ability to operate an ATV.
- Minor mechanical experience needed or the ability to learn how to work on small equipment.
Required License or Certification
- A valid driver’s license is required for travel and the ability to obtain a NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
This incumbent will need to travel off-site independently for field inspections and will need to occationally drive a four wheeler safely.
Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
05/09/2023
Earliest 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.)
05/15/2023
Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume.”
Special Instructions
Please attach a Cover Letter, CV, and contact information for three (3) professional references.
Position Details
Position Number
00002751
Position Type
SHRA
Position Classification Band Title
Research Specialist
Position Classification Band Level
Contributing
Position Classification Salary Range
$36,363 - $87,527
Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08
Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Time Limited Position
No
Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
Is this position partially or fully funded on ARRA stimulus monies?
No
Department Id
110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
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.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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