North Carolina State University · 3 months ago
Research Specialist
Triangle Area
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$50K/yr - $54K/yrNorth Carolina State University is seeking a Research Specialist in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. The role involves providing research support to faculty, staff, and students in various engineering and agricultural fields, while coordinating multiple projects and ensuring compliance with research protocols.
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Responsibilities
Operate, maintain, adjust and/or modify equipment to support department academic, research, and extension activities
Construct and maintain field trials and maintain field plots to facilitate field restoration studies, tours, and field days at demonstration sites
Collect data and monitor data quality and accuracy as required by the research protocol
Maintain appropriate documentation of research results, as required by the research protocol
Recommends revisions to experimental methods based on observations of the data
Coordinate with research and extension faculty to provide support for research and demonstration programs, primarily in terms of supporting transportation activities (i.e. hauling equipment and large items)
Assist with the operation and maintenance of equipment and systems used to plant, cultivate, and harvest biomass
Conduct soil and plant tissue sampling activities, including preparation and analysis with little supervision
Communicate detailed outcomes and results of research
Manage compliance with safety measures and guidelines
Assist with material waste disposal and laboratory maintenance
The position will also be expected to operate a motor vehicle, farm machinery, and forklift to perform essential job functions
This incumbent will need to travel off-site alone to observe research and must independently be able to travel from location to location without reliance on others or the advanced notice that is often required of alternative means of transportation
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience
A valid driver's license is required for travel
NC driver's license is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained
A valid NC Class ACDL is required within 60 days of hire and must be maintained
A valid forklift certification is required within 90 days of hire and must be maintained
Preferred
Variety of previous project work in an agricultural, engineering, or field research setting
Benefits
Medical , Dental , and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
Childcare benefits
Wellness & Recreation Membership
Wellness Programs
Company
North Carolina State University
North Carolina State University is an educational institution that offers graduate and undergraduate programs.
Founded in 1887
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$60.84MKey Investors
National Institute of Food and AgricultureNational Safety CouncilBezos Earth Fund
2024-06-26Grant· $0.27M
2024-06-13Grant· $0.05M
2024-05-31Grant· $30M
Leadership Team
Marshall Brain
Director
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