Temporary Insect Research Specialist

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Emploe?

LEAD courses

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Childcare discounts

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Temporary Research Specialist to support gene drive research and fly culture maintenance. The role involves rearing fly strains, feeding and cleaning cages, collecting eggs, preparing larval cultures, autoclaving waste, and maintaining careful lab notebooks in a 20-40 hour workweek.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree, can work with insects and use microscopes, and possess a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work with insects.
• Ability to operate a microscope and document observations.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and follow safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Rearing fly strains and maintaining cages.
• Prepare diet, collect eggs, and set larval cultures.
• Autoclave waste and obtain supplies as needed.

Skills

Insect handling

Microscope operation

Lab notebooks

Education

Bachelors degree

Tools

Microscope

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Temporary Research Specialist to support gene drive research and fly culture maintenance. The role involves rearing fly strains, feeding and cleaning cages, collecting eggs, preparing larval cultures, autoclaving waste, and maintaining careful lab notebooks in a 20-40 hour workweek.

Ideal candidates hold a 4-year degree, can work with insects and use microscopes, and possess a valid driver's license.