Temporary Research Internship - Castle Hayne, NC

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North Carolina State University

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
Date Posted: December 3, 2024

Job Description

Posting Number

PG194744TM

Position Number

11ASO3363

Position Type

Temporary

Essential Job Duties

Are you a student or recent graduate with a passion for plants and a keen interest in research?
We have an incredible internship opportunity right in the heart of Castle Hayne, near beautiful
Wilmington, NC, thats perfect for you!

What We Offer:

Thriving Blueberry Research: Dive into the world of blueberry breeding research at the
NCSU Horticultural Crops Research Station! Your journey will encompass the
greenhouse and shade house, where youll nurture and care for these amazing plants.
Hands-On Learning: Get your hands dirty as you assist in maintaining healthy plants,
inventory management, harvesting, data collection, pollination, transplanting, pruning,
weeding, and fertilizing. Attention to detail and previous greenhouse and fieldwork
experience is a plus!
Fieldwork Adventures: Experience the great outdoors with planting, harvesting, and field
data collection. Physical stamina and a love for outdoor tasks are important qualities we
seek.
Office Contributions: Sharpen your organizational skills with office tasks, including data
entry and image labeling for our exciting machine learning project. Candidates with an
interest in data science are welcome!
Flexible Hours: We understand that youre a student or recent graduate with other
commitments. Our internship offers flexible scheduling between 7 am and 6 pm on
weekdays, allowing you to balance your academic or personal responsibilities.
Part-Time: Your internship will start with 10-20 hours per week from September through
March, and then increase to 20+ hours per week from April to August, ensuring you gain
valuable experience without overwhelming your schedule.

Join Our Blueberry Season Adventure!
If you are passionate about plants, eager to learn, and can commit to working through the
exciting blueberry season (May-July), wed love to have you on board!

Preference will be given to candidates pursuing degrees in horticulture, biology, or related fields, and those with a strong commitment to learning and teamwork.

Is Time Limited

No

Job City & State

Caste Hayne, NC

Department

Horticultural Science

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title

Temporary Research Internship - Castle Hayne, NC

Work Schedule

10-35/hrs per week, M-F 8am – 5pm as needed. Some weekends may be required.

Other Work/Responsibilities

n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

Some post secondary education

Department Required Skills

Ability to lift 40lbs
Willingness to work in hot, humid, buggy conditions
Ability to perform redundant tasks with care and to completion
Good attention to detail
Excellent fine motor skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Plant care
Using laboratory equipment such as scales, balances, and autoclaves
Use and calibration of pH meters
Making dilutions
Excel or Google Sheets

Required License or Certification

n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required?

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Anticipated Hiring Range

$10-$16/hr

Job Open Date

12/02/2024

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/211481

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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