Cotton Breeding & Genomics Research Technician

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Employees

Career enhancement courses

Free attendance at non-revenue generating sporting events

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Temporary Research Technician to assist with the cotton breeding and genetics research team. Responsibilities include processing cotton samples, greenhouse maintenance, and conducting lab-based experiments. Ideal candidates should have a B.S. in a relevant field and excellent communication skills. This position offers a pay range of $16-$18/hr for a schedule of 39 hours per week, along with health insurance benefits for temporary employees.

Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.
• Experience with working with plants or general biology or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Help with processing cotton samples including ginning and acid delinting.
• Assist with greenhouse care and maintenance.
• Collect phenotypic data and perform lab-based experiments.

Skills

Computer literate

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work with collaborative research team

Education

B.S. in Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Biology or related field

Job description

A prominent educational institution in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Temporary Research Technician to assist with the cotton breeding and genetics research team. Responsibilities include processing cotton samples, greenhouse maintenance, and conducting lab-based experiments. Ideal candidates should have a B.S. in a relevant field and excellent communication skills. This position offers a pay range of $16-$18/hr for a schedule of 39 hours per week, along with health insurance benefits for temporary employees.