Research Technician

Research Technician Research Technician

Company:

North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Raleigh, North Carolina

Category:

Farming and Agriculture

Type:

Full-Time Join the Pack! A community with nearly 8,000 faculty and staff, and 30,000 students. NC State is one of the largest employers in North Carolina, offering a large range of career opportunities.

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Department:

110701 -

Animal Science Location:

Raleigh, NC Essential Job Duties:

The position is the primary support for the Swine Educational Unit nursery and grow-finish pigs. Duties will include animal and room checks, feeding, treatment, inventory, sanitation and maintenance. This position will also support other production phases of the farm and the teaching and training programs of the department.

Other Work/Responsibilities:

A moderate amount of physical effort is expected. The employee will be required to lift and carry piglets and bags weighing up to 50 lbs for short distances with or without reasonable accommodations. Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Minimum Experience/Education:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications:

Must possess basic working knowledge of modern swine production techniques. Must possess the observational skills to identify animals in need of assistance due to illness, injury, or normal physiological changes that occur throughout the animal's life cycle. Must possess organizational skills to manage animals and data collection.

Preferred Qualifications:

Possess basic working knowledge of modern swine production techniques. Possess the observational skills to identify animals in need of assistance due to illness, injury, or normal physiological changes that occur throughout the animal's life cycle. Possess organizational skills to manage animals and data collection. Experience working with swine, poultry, or livestock.

Required license or certification:

Must have a Driver's License or ability to obtain one upon hire. Valid NCDL within 60 days of hire. Upon hiring, you will be required to initiate the process of obtaining and maintaining certifications for Pork Quality Assurance Plus, Truck Quality Assurance, Class A Animal Waste Operator, and Pesticide license.

Position Number:

00041760

AA/EEO Statement:

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. 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. HigherEd360 is part of the HigherEdJobs network.