Temporary Research Technician - University Farm

Posting Details

Classification Information

Position/Classification Title

Update

Classification Type

SHRA

Position required to work during periods of adverse weather or other emergencies:

Minimum Experience/Education

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Minimum

Employee must run a full scale dairy operation that include milking,calving, animal health and feeding and working independently.

Employee must use farm equipment to maintain operational task and assist with cropping practices of the general farm operation to provide hay and silage needs for the unit.

Employee must use milking equipment, data loggers, farm equipment and irrigation pumps/systems on a regular bases to fulfill daily duties.

Employee must keep records of daily milk production, heat checking, feed usage, breeding and animal treatment related information.

Employee must work with researchers and instructors using the dairy for data or laboratory exercises.

Preferred:B.S degree in agriculture and or at least 2 years experience at a dairy and adequate knowledge and use of farm equipment.

Required License or Certification

Valid Driver's License

Position Overview

Primary Purpose of Position

This employee serves as one of the two primary milkers at the dairy unit, and also provides the labor in feeding animals, heat and pregnancy checking, calving, cleaning dairy facility, maintaining dairy pastures, using all dairy related equipment such as tractors, mowers, bobcat, and irrigation equipment that is necessary to perform tasks associated with the dairy.

Requirements

Employee must run a full-scale dairy operation that include milking, calving, animal health and feeding and working independently.

Employee must use farm equipment to maintain operational task and assist with cropping practices of the general farm operation to provide hay and silage needs for the unit.

Employee must use milking equipment, data loggers, farm equipment and irrigation pumps/systems on a regular bases to fulfill daily duties.

Employee must keep records of daily milk production, heat checking, feed usage, breeding and animal treatment related information.

Employee must work with researchers and instructors using the dairy for data or laboratory exercises.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

The dairy operates as a full-scale production dairy on the university farm, fulfilling teaching, research, demonstration and production needs for the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

Work Hours

Monday - Sunday 6am-2pm or 9am-6pm 40 hours/week

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Position Information

Working Title

Temporary Research Technician - University Farm

Competency Level

Contributing

Position Number

Recruitment Range

$20/hr

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Appointment Type

Temporary - Full-time

FTE

If Time Limited, Appointment Length

Organizational Division

College of Ag and Environ Sciences

Organizational Location

College of Ag & Environ Sciences

Organizational Unit

College of Ag and Environ Sciences

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SHRA3168

Open Date

04/13/2026

Close Date

04/28/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant

You must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 form. Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty with your application during the process of applying to the job posting. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. North Carolina A&T 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. North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncat.edu/postings/40144