Research Specialist

State of North Carolina

Agricultural Research Specialist managing research projects related to agricultural crop production at N.C. Department of Agriculture.

Posted 5/15/2026full-timeWashington County • North Carolina, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $47,703 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned research projects related to agricultural crop production.
Collaboration with project leaders
Provide supervision over a team of research technicians, as well as seasonal staff.
Ensure all equipment and infrastructure required to implement multiple complex research projects are properly maintained.
In charge of scheduling, operating, and maintenance of the station’s equipment program.
Perform basic vehicle and farm equipment repairs.
Perform basic carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree preferably related to the assigned program area; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must possess the following at the time of application or qualify for certification within twelve (12) months of employment:
CDL Driver License
Public Pesticide Applicator License
Forklift Driver Certificate issued by the Research Division
Medical clearance to wear a half mask or full-face respirator with cartridges
Knowledge of horticultural crops, field crops, and plastic culture production
Knowledge of understanding of research principles and methods
Knowledge of the operation, maintenance, repair, calibration, and capabilities of equipment, implements, and infrastructure found on an agricultural research station.
Ability to operate and maintain specialized equipment used in field research

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible working hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

research project managementequipment maintenancevehicle repairfarm equipment repaircarpentrypaintingelectrical workplumbingoperation of specialized equipmentcalibration of equipment

Soft Skills

collaborationsupervisionschedulingteam leadership

Certifications

CDL Driver LicensePublic Pesticide Applicator LicenseForklift Driver Certificatemedical clearance for respirator