Cotton Breeding & Genomics Research Associate (Temp)

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Employees

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Free attendance at sports events

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Cotton Breeding Research Associate in Raleigh, NC. The successful candidate will join the cotton breeding and genetics research team, conducting advanced experiments and collaborating on gene editing projects.

Minimum qualifications include a relevant Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with three years of experience. Benefits include health insurance for temporary employees and wellness programs. Experience with plant genetics and excellent communication skills are required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree plus 3 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with plants or general biology/agriculture.
• Hands-on expertise in plant genetic analyses.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced genetic and genomic experiments.
• Collaborate to develop gene knockouts using CRISPR-Cas9.
• Document and summarize results for manuscripts.

Skills

Plant genetic analyses

Basic plant molecular biology

Good written and verbal communication

Ability to work independently

Collaboration in research environments

Education

Relevant Master's degree

Relevant Bachelor's degree plus 3 years experience

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Cotton Breeding Research Associate in Raleigh, NC. The successful candidate will join the cotton breeding and genetics research team, conducting advanced experiments and collaborating on gene editing projects.

Minimum qualifications include a relevant Master's degree or a Bachelor's degree with three years of experience. Benefits include health insurance for temporary employees and wellness programs. Experience with plant genetics and excellent communication skills are required.