Temporary Laboratory Assistant

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 26,174; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Employees

LEAD courses for career enhancement

Free attendance at non-revenue sporting events

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

A major university in North Carolina is looking for a Temporary Laboratory Assistant to support fermentation studies and maintain data integrity. The role requires one year of experience in a food microbiology lab and excellent communication skills. This part-time position offers an anticipated hiring range of $15-$19/hr with perks like health insurance and wellness programs.

Qualifications

• One year experience in fermentation and food microbiology lab.
• Previous experience with microbiological analysis of food.
• Experience with data entry using Excel.

Responsibilities

• Data entry for food sample preparation.
• Ensure smooth operation of fermentation studies.
• Maintain high-quality data integrity.

Skills

Fermentation and food microbiology lab experience

Microbiological analysis of food

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Data entry with Excel

Education

BS in Food Science or related field

Job description

Position Information

• Posting Number: PG195830TM
• Position Number: 11ASO3666
• Position Type: Temporary
• Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
• Department: FBNS
• Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
• Working Title: Temporary Laboratory Assistant
• Work Schedule: 20 hrs per week, Monday-Friday 8am-12pm, some weekends
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $15-$19/hr
• Job Open Date: 03/05/2026

Essential Job Duties

Data entry, food sample preparation (food grade lab). This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of fermentation studies, sensory evaluations, and maintaining high-quality data integrity.

Qualifications and Experience

• One year experience in fermentation and food microbiology lab.
• Previous experience with microbiological analysis of food.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with data entry with Excel.
• Experience with written and verbal communication, such as preparation of reports and presentation of findings.
• BS in Food Science or related field.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well‑being.

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free
• Childcare discounts
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full‑Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

EEO Statement

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