Cotton Genetics & Breeding Technician

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Childcare benefits

Job summary

North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Research Technician to support cotton genetics, genomics, and breeding projects. You will assist across field plots, greenhouse, growth chambers, and seed-processing environments, ensuring safe and efficient research operations.

The role involves data collection, analysis, and collaboration with faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and staff to advance breeding programs and improve materials.

Qualifications

• Experience in cotton genetics, genomics, or breeding labs preferred.
• Ability to manage field, greenhouse, and laboratory workflows.
• Strong data management and record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Support cotton genetics and breeding research across field, greenhouse, and lab environments.
• Collect and record phenotypic data; assist with crosses and seed processing.
• Maintain electronic records and ensure compliance with safety and EH&S requirements.
• Operate and troubleshoot field equipment, lab instruments, and seed-processing machinery.
• Coordinate daily activities with students, postdocs, and research staff at multiple sites.

Skills

Cotton genetics

Data management

Field work

Team collaboration

Job description

North Carolina State University in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Research Technician to support cotton genetics, genomics, and breeding projects. You will assist across field plots, greenhouse, growth chambers, and seed-processing environments, ensuring safe and efficient research operations.

The role involves data collection, analysis, and collaboration with faculty, graduate students, postdocs, and staff to advance breeding programs and improve materials.