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North Carolina State University

Extension Assistant

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Operations

🗓️ June 30th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring an Extension Assistant. The role involves managing seed samples for the Small Grains and Variety Testing programs, including receiving, planting, harvesting, and performing grain analysis, as well as interacting with various agricultural stakeholders and developing educational extension materials.

Highlights

  • Manage seed samples for receiving, counting, labeling, planting preparation, harvesting, and laboratory analysis.
  • Operate laboratory instruments such as the Perten 9500 NIR, Perten Falling Number 1500, and DON analyzer.
  • Develop extension materials for field days and educational events during off-season periods.
  • Collaborate with growers associations, producers, extension specialists, research faculty, county extension agents, and industry representatives.
  • Assist in grant development and co-author publications related to projects.
  • Require a bachelor's degree in Crop Science, Plant Science, Entomology, Plant Pathology, Horticulture, Environmental Science, or related field with at least three years of relevant experience.
  • Preferred qualifications include a master's degree, experience with small grains, seed processing, quality analysis, and extension presentation development.
  • Must have excellent organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and in teams.
  • Valid North Carolina Driver's License required or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire.
  • Position requires occasional overnight and weekend travel.