Temporary Lab Assistant

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs to build a thriving community

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Temporary Lab Assistant to support RNA extraction and plant care in the lab. The role entails maintaining lab organization and assisting with library preparations.

Applicants should ideally possess a Biochemistry degree and have relevant lab experience. Various benefits include free access to non-revenue sporting events and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.
• Poor understanding of transcriptional regulation and associated experiments.

Responsibilities

• RNA extraction for lab projects.
• Assist with plant care and lab upkeep.
• Prepare RNA libraries from collected plants.

Skills

Lab experience with sterile technique

Experience working with plants

Biochemistry training

Education

Biochemistry degree

Job description

Position Information

Temporary Lab Assistant

Responsibilities

RNA extraction; assistance with plant RNA collection, RNA library preparation; plant care; dishwashing; washing plant material; lab upkeep and organization.

Schedule

35-40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 9‑5, occasionally weekends in lieu of a weekday.

Eligibility and Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.
• Lab experience with sterile technique.
• Experience working with plants.
• Poor understanding of transcriptional regulation and associated experiments for evaluation of changes in transcriptional regulation.
• Biochemistry training.

Preferred Experience

• Biochemistry degree.

Benefits

• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts.
• Wellness & Recreation Membership.
• Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving Wolfpack community.

Disclosures

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

NC State University is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.