Research Technician

Job Description

The position provides support for the field crops agronomy research program at the Virginia Techs Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center. Duties will include but are not limited to: assisting with packaging and organization of seed for research trials; assisting research technicians in planting maintenance and harvesting of research plots; assisting in data collection for laboratory and field research trials. This is an off-campus position located at the Tidewater Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Suffolk VA.

Virginia Tech is unable to sponsor applicants for work visas for this vacancy.

This position is an average of 29 hours per week and limited to 1500 hours total between May 1 - April 30.

Required Qualifications

Must have completed high school degree or equivalent. General knowledge of crop production; Ability and wiliness to work outside under hot humid conditions. Experience working independently as well as in a team environment. Licensed to operate a motor vehicle. .

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in small-plot agricultural research. Experience in operating row crop planters sprayers and cotton pickers. Possess knowledge of agronomic production systems with emphasis on cotton production systems. Applicants who currently hold a valid private/commercial pesticide applicators license or exhibit the ability to obtain a commercial pesticide license. Experience with common fertilizer materials and possess an understanding of basic principles of soil fertility and nutrient management.

Pay Band

2

Overtime Status

Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime

Appointment Type

Restricted

Salary Information

$15.00 - $20.00; commensurate with experience

Hours per week

Average of 29 hours per week/1500 hours per year

Review Date

October 10 2026

Additional Information

Please be sure to answer the below questions in the Virginia Tech application:
Do you have experience in field crop research and/or production
Describe your ability to accurately keep records/data.
Describe your ability to work independently and in a group environment.

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its mottoUt Prosim(That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is aninclusive communitydedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eightundergraduate colleges aschool of medicine aveterinary medicinecollegeGraduate School andHonors College.The university has a significant presence across Virginia including Blacksburg the greater Washington D.C. area the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke sites in Newport News and Richmond and numerousExtension officesandresearch institutes.A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.

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