Temporary Research Specialist - Plant Disease Trials

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 31,685,000 - 34,440,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

LEAD courses

Sporting events (free)

Childcare discounts

Wellness programs

Job summary

NC State University Kannapolis Research seeks a Temporary Research Specialist to support disease trial evaluation and lab workflows in Kannapolis, NC. The role is 20-25 hours per week with a BS degree required and travel to research stations as needed.

The candidate will manage in vitro culture material, perform routine molecular biology assays (DNA extraction, PCR, real-time) and collaborate within a small, interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree required.
• MS degree preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible schedule and strong teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee trial evaluation for disease in carrot.
• Manage in vitro culture material.
• Perform molecular biology assays (DNA extraction, PCR, real time).

Skills

Plant material mgmt

Communication

Flexibility

Teamwork

Education

B.S. degree

M.S. degree

Job description

NC State University Kannapolis Research seeks a Temporary Research Specialist to support disease trial evaluation and lab workflows in Kannapolis, NC. The role is 20-25 hours per week with a BS degree required and travel to research stations as needed.

The candidate will manage in vitro culture material, perform routine molecular biology assays (DNA extraction, PCR, real-time) and collaborate within a small, interdisciplinary team.