Agricultural Program Technician I

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Wake County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 32639 - 43000

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Program Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC05

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

Do you have an interest in providing a unique service that helps NC farmers increase productivity and protect environmental quality Do you have experience working with microorganisms or microscopes in a laboratory or agricultural setting

The Agronomic Services Divisions Nematology Lab is excited to announce an opening for a Nematology Laboratory Technician. This position is part of a very unique highly specialized team that identifies microscopic plant-parasitic nematodes (round worms) found in the soil root and other plant parts. Nematodes can have a huge economic impact on crop yield and quality if not properly controlled. Our team provides site-specific recommendations for control that reduces the risk for crop loss and protects the environment from unnecessary application of nematicides.

If you enjoy a high-volume fast paced work environment and have extensive knowledge and skills working with a microscope and identifying microorganisms dont let this opportunity pass you by.
Other functions of this position include organizing and receiving samples assigning lab numbers providing customer service operation of custom-designed laboratory equipment and performing molecular diagnostic techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR) and gel electrophoresis.

Normal working hours are 7:00am to 4:00pm Monday through Friday but occasional seasonal overtime may be required to meet established turnaround times. We can accommodate flexible working hours.

Candidate must pass a fitness for duty test paid for by the department prior to employment.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $32639 - $43000

Knowledge of good laboratory and safety practices.
Ability to express technical information clearly both orally and in writing when reporting results and explaining procedures to others.
Ability to sustain attention to detail for long periods of time.
Ability to sit for long periods of time using a microscope.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience. If that language appears below then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate degree in a biological science horticulture or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of general laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Lori Lynnette Reed

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AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionAgriculture Consumer ServiceJob Classification TitleAgricultural Program Technician I (S)Position NumberGradeNC05About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness an...