Arthropod Lab & Field Technician

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attend sporting events for free

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Temporary Research Technician to support arthropod sample processing and field collection. The role involves handling large numbers of specimens under supervision, recording pest data, and assisting with greenhouse work.

Training is provided for preferred tasks. Work will involve labeling and organizing samples, field collection activities, and complying with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience processing large numbers of arthropod samples.
• Experience identifying and recording numbers of major insect and mite pests of small fruit crops.
• Experience assisting with greenhouse and field collection of arthropod samples.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs.

Skills

Processing arthropod samples

Pest identification

Arthropod collection

Lifting 50+ lbs

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC seeks a Temporary Research Technician to support arthropod sample processing and field collection. The role involves handling large numbers of specimens under supervision, recording pest data, and assisting with greenhouse work.

Training is provided for preferred tasks. Work will involve labeling and organizing samples, field collection activities, and complying with safety and quality standards.