What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field & Lab Aide - Eastern Shore AREC position at Virginia Tech?
Work type: Hourly Wage/Part-Time
Senior management: Agriculture & Life Sciences
Department: Eastern Shore AREC
Location: Painter, Virginia
Categories: Agriculture / Life Science
Job Description
This position is located at the Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center (AREC), located in Painter, Virginia. This position assists faculty, staff and graduate students with maintenance of agricultural research plots in the Weed Science Department. Assists with plot maintenance and data collection.
Required Qualifications
Basic math and computer skills, Knowledge of farm practices and equipment.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior field and/or greenhouse experience.
Pay Band
1
Overtime Status
Non-Exempt: Eligible for overtime
Appointment Type
Restricted
Salary Information
Hourly wage commensurate with experience.
Hours per week
approx. 29 hours per week/1500 hours per year
Review Date
November 16, 2025
Additional Information
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including Blacksburg, the greater Washington, D.C. area, the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke, sites in Newport News and Richmond, and numerous Extension offices and research institutes. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $650 million in research annually.
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Advertised: October 24, 2025
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