Temporary 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

Attend non-revenue sporting events for

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

Essential Job Duties

The person taking this position will support research on developing novel gene drive systems for suppression of the New World screwworm. The person's main duties will be rearing fly strains, which will involve cleaning cages, preparing diet, setting cages, collecting eggs and setting larval cultures, autoclaving waste, obtaining supplies, checking fly traps and working on other tasks to support research of the senior staff working on the project. The person will maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and follow all lab safety requirements and requirements for 20-containment of genetically modified insects.

Posting Details

Position Information

• Posting Number PG196178TM
• Position Number 11ASO3752
• Position Type Temporary
• Is Time Limited No

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. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts , Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

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Department Information

Job City & State : Raleigh, NC

Department : DEPP

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Research Specialist

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 20-40/hrs per week, up to 8h/day on selected days per week

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience

Department Required Skills

• Must be able to work with insects and use microscopes

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Previous experience rearing insects

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 $20-$22/hr

Job Open Date 08/29/2026

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/234361

EEO

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