Temporary Lab Technician

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading university is seeking a Temporary Lab Technician to assist with various lab, greenhouse, and field activities. The position requires fine motor skills, a valid driver's license, and offers a flexible work schedule of 12 hours per week. This role provides hands-on experience in a dynamic research environment.

Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.
• Valid driver's license is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct basic lab, greenhouse, and field activities.
• Organize sample numbers and collect soil while adhering to protocols.
• Label samples and measure weather conditions.

Skills

Fine motor skills

Job description

Position Information

The purpose is to conduct basic lab, greenhouse, and field activities, such as making media, plating microorganisms, prepping microorganisms for long term storage, labeling samples and sample containers, organizing sample numbers in an excel spreadsheet, measuring out seeds, filling pots with soil, organizing pots in greenhouse, collecting soil, taking weather measurements, walking through fields, all in accordance to the protocols created by the PI, Daisy Ahumada.

Posting Number	PG195181TM
Position Number	11ASO3482
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, NC
Department	DEPP

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Lab Technician

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	12/hrs per week between Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills	Fine motor skills
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	n/a
Required License or Certification	Valid driver's license
Valid NC Driver's License required?	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$15/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	05/29/2025

Applicant Information

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.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

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.

Quick Link	https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/219008
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