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Research Specialist - NC Crop Improvement Association

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North Carolina State University

Job Description

Posting Number

PG194043SP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Research Specialist - NC Crop Improvement Association

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Experience ($45,454 - $50,000)

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Crop and Soil Sciences

About the Department

North Carolina Crop Improvement Association (NCCIA) program is administered through the NCSU Crop Science Department. The function is to ensure a reliable seed source for NC growers that are true to type and without noxious weeds and off-type plants within a tolerance level. This applies to all grain crops such as barley, oats, peanuts, wheat, tobacco, triticale, and soybeans as well as crops that do not use seed per se, like strawberries, sweet potatoes, and turfgrass.

The Department of Crop and Soil Sciences encompasses various disciplines in research extension and teaching. The department’s mission is to develop future leaders in crop, soil, and environmental sciences, improve crop plants and products, devise effective and sustainable crop production systems, devise effective and sustainable soil management techniques in both agriculture and urban settings; and disseminate crop, soil, and environmental science knowledge for the benefit of users and producers of food, feed turf, biofuels and fiber in North Carolina, the nation, and the world.

Essential Job Duties

The Research Specialist will serve as an inspector, seed certification consultant, auditor, and promoter of seed certification for NCCIA. The duties of this position are quite diverse and require a great deal of flexibility, adaptability, seed production knowledge, and the desire to learn.

Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Required to train interns regarding NCCIA standards/protocols and safe use of inspection equipment. 
  • Required to promote seed certification activities at selected conferences and field days.
  • Deal with clients daily and serves as the “face” of certification: therefore, the reputation of seed certification is based on the ability of the inspector to communicate properly.
  • Must also document variety of verification testing plans, data analysis and provide written and verbal reports to the Director.
  • Communication with association members, seed producers, seed conditioners, potential clients, and the association board of directors is critical to performance in this position.
  • Must write accurate detailed reports.
  • Must clearly demonstrate and teach complex standards/protocols and safety issues to less experienced inspectors.
  • Responsible for the promotion of certification activities: therefore, excellent verbal skills are essential for this position.
  • Collect seed samples to validate the purity and germination of seed lots.
  • Must also obtain and process seed lots through the NCCIA seed lab.
  • Organize data collected from field inspection reports and summarizes results in formal reports and presents findings to related organizations.
  • Update AgTrakker/Access based databases, review them for accuracy, and present findings at association-sponsored meetings.
  • Audit Approved Conditioners and Alternative Labeler Reports to determine the accuracy of tagging sheets and seed production reports; these reports are very complex and require years of experience to interpret.


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Other Responsibilities

  • Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications

  • Possess excellent decision-making ability and excellent communication skills.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
  • Ability to work with scientists, seed companies, growers, and end-users of seed to ensure genetic purity and excellent product in the marketplace.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in seed production of crops grown in North Carolina and the seed certification process.
  • Disease and weed identification experience and the ability to distinguish plant characteristics between varieties of the same crop.
  • Experience hauling and backing a trailer.
  • Ability to operate an ATV.
  • Minor mechanical experience needed or the ability to learn how to work on small equipment.

Required License or Certification

  • A valid driver’s license is required for travel and the ability to obtain a NC driver’s license within 60 days of hire.
  • This incumbent will need to travel off-site independently for field inspections and will need to occationally drive a four wheeler safely.

Valid NC Driver's License required

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Job Open Date

06/06/2024

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

06/13/2024

Notice to Applicants

Please note that the work history on your resume must also be included in your application.

Special Instructions

Please attach a Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Number

00002751

Position Type

SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Research Specialist

Position Classification Band Level

Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range

$ 45,454 - $ 109,409

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN08

Alternate Option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.00

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position

No

Department Id

110901 - Crop and Soil Sciences

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

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.

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