Agricultural Technician II-Laboratory Technician II (Lead)

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

Agriculture Consumer Service

Job Classification Title

Agricultural Technician II (S)

Position Number

60011794

Grade

NC02

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 2,000 employees.

Description of Work

The Nematode Assay Laboratory at the Agronomic Division in the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (NCDA&CS) is pleased to announce the opening of an Agricultural Technician II Lead position. You will work in a fast-paced, team environment as a laboratory technician in the Nematode assay lab. The primary purpose of the position is to receive and prepare samples for microscopic assay, train temporary employees, and coordinate workflow.

Duties include:
• Assisting clients with sample submissions
• Checking in laboratory samples
• Using a computer-based Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to log samples
• Extract nematodes from soil, roots, wood chips, foliage, or any other plant material for identification and counting.

The employee must be able to lift trays and boxes weighing up to ~50 lbs., push heavy carts of soil, operate a pallet jack and forklift (training provided), move pallets of sample boxes, stand for extended periods of time, and perform activities involving repetitive motion of hands and wrists.

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

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

Transcripts will be required at the time of interview.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range-$31,200-$49,000

• 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 candidate's related education and experience.
 
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* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *
 
Questions regarding this posting?  Contact 919-707-3201.

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and one year of experience in the general care and management of animals or crops, or laboratory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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:

Toni Lynn Tooley

Recruiter Email: agr.workday@ncagr.gov