Temp Research Specialist: Plant Disease Trials

North Carolina State University; Kannapolis (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

LEAD courses

Attend sporting events for free

Childcare discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Research Specialist in Kannapolis, NC to oversee disease trial evaluations in carrot crops, manage in vitro culture material, and perform routine molecular biology work.

This 20-25 hour per week role requires a BS degree with strong communication skills and the ability to travel weekly to Clinton; compensation is $23–$25 per hour plus benefits for temporary staff.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing plant material in field and in vitro conditions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexibility with work schedule.
• Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trial evaluation for disease in carrot. This task will require some travel to the research station in Clinton on a weekly base.
• Manage in vitro culture material
• Perform routine laboratory duties including molecular biology assays (DNA extraction, PCR, real time)

Job description

North Carolina State University is seeking a Temporary Research Specialist in Kannapolis, NC to oversee disease trial evaluations in carrot crops, manage in vitro culture material, and perform routine molecular biology work.

This 20-25 hour per week role requires a BS degree with strong communication skills and the ability to travel weekly to Clinton; compensation is $23–$25 per hour plus benefits for temporary staff.