Temporary Research Technician

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Employees

Career enhancement courses

Free attendance at non-revenue generating sporting events

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Wellness Programs

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Temporary Research Technician to assist with the cotton breeding and genetics research team. Responsibilities include processing cotton samples, greenhouse maintenance, and conducting lab-based experiments. Ideal candidates should have a B.S. in a relevant field and excellent communication skills. This position offers a pay range of $16-$18/hr for a schedule of 39 hours per week, along with health insurance benefits for temporary employees.

Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.
• Experience with working with plants or general biology or agriculture.

Responsibilities

• Help with processing cotton samples including ginning and acid delinting.
• Assist with greenhouse care and maintenance.
• Collect phenotypic data and perform lab-based experiments.

Skills

Computer literate

Excellent verbal communication

Excellent written communication

Ability to work independently

Ability to work with collaborative research team

Education

B.S. in Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Biology or related field

Job description

Essential Job Duties

Research tech will be part of the cotton breeding and genetics research team. He/she will help with processing of cotton samples including ginning and acid delinting, seed preparation for storage and planting and help grow the plants in the greenhouse and the fields, and selfing, crossing and harvesting of cotton in the breeding nurseries and field trials. Other essential duties of this position are to perform day-to-day activities of greenhouse care and maintenance and assist the post docs, grad students and research specialist while collecting phenotypic data and tissue samples from the greenhouses, growth chambers and cotton fields and perform lab-based experiments including DNA isolation, PACE marker assays, gene expression analyses, bioinformatic analyses of genotypic data, and analyze and summarize the molecular biology and phenotypic data.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG195851TM

Position Number 11ASO3672

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties

Research tech will be part of the cotton breeding and genetics research team. He/she will help with processing of cotton samples including ginning and acid delinting, seed preparation for storage and planting and help grow the plants in the greenhouse and the fields, and selfing, crossing and harvesting of cotton in the breeding nurseries and field trials. Other essential duties of this position are to perform day-to-day activities of greenhouse care and maintenance and assist the post docs, grad students and research specialist while collecting phenotypic data and tissue samples from the greenhouses, growth chambers and cotton fields and perform lab-based experiments including DNA isolation, PACE marker assays, gene expression analyses, bioinformatic analyses of genotypic data, and analyze and summarize the molecular biology and phenotypic data.

Is Time Limited No

If Yes, Appointment Length

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

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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 Crop and Soil Sciences

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Research Technician

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 39/hrs per week

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a
  
  

Minimum Experience/Education

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
  
  

Department Required Skills

• Computer literate
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with a collaborative research team
  
  

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• B.S. in Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Biology or related field
• Experience with working with plants and/or general biology or general agriculture.
  
  

Required License Or Certification

• Valid driver’s license
  
  

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $16-$18/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 03/16/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/228500

EEO

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