Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Employees

Childcare discounts

Wellness & Recreation Membership

Job summary

A public research university in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Temporary Research Technician to support the operations at the Human Performance Laboratory. The candidate will be responsible for conducting clinical research and community fitness testing, ensuring compliance with safety policies, and maintaining lab equipment. Applicants should have a background in biology or related fields, and experience in physical fitness tests is required. This role offers competitive pay, with an hourly rate of $17.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in conducting physical fitness tests.
• Experience in conducting biochemistry lab assays would be beneficial.
• Must be a team player and able to work a flexible schedule.

Responsibilities

• Support operations at the Human Performance Laboratory.
• Conduct specialized procedures for clinical research.
• Ensure quality control during data collection.

Skills

Conducting physical fitness tests

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

Team player

Education

Degree in biology, exercise science, or related field

Tools

Lab equipment (treadmills, cycle ergometers)

Job description

Essential Job Duties

The position will support the operations at the Human Performance Laboratory located at the North Carolina Research Campus. This role is vital for executing clinical research and community fitness testing by conducting specialized procedures. The research technician is responsible for ensuring quality control during data collection, conducting subject recruitment and scheduling, and maintaining lab equipment while strictly complying with all environmental health and safety policies.

Posting Details

• Posting Number: PG195865TM
• Position Number: 11ASO3673
• 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.

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.

Department Information

Job City & State: Kannapolis, NC

Department: Kannapolis Research

Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title: Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule: 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:

• 1-2 years experience in conducting physical fitness tests
• Experience in conducting biochemistry lab assays would be beneficial when conducting research studies
• Must be a team player and able to work a flexible schedule based on study needs
• Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:

• Degree in biology, exercise science or physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field
• Ability to perform and/or assist with specialized research procedures in the Human Performance and/or Biochemistry labs
• Ability to perform body composition, cardio respiratory fitness, and muscle strength testing independently
• Ability to assist in subject recruitment and scheduling or subject testing
• Willing and/or able to handle human samples of blood, urine, fecal matter, and saliva for lab assays such as ELISA, HPL-C, and plate assays. Data/Information Collection
• Ability to ensure quality control during data collection in the Human Performance and/or Exercise Science Biochemistry labs
• Ability to organize and prepare data for analyses. Lab/Subject Care
• Ability to comply with all Environmental Health and Safety policies
• Must be able to independently use lab equipment such as treadmills, cycle ergometers, and metabolic equipment as well as Biochemistry lab equipment
• Ability to coordinate Human Subject testing

Required License Or Certification:

• CPR /First Aid

Valid NC Driver's License required?: No

Commercial Driver's License Required?: No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $17/hr

Job Open Date: 03/26/2026

EEO

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