Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance for Temporary Em<br/>

LEAD courses

Attend non-revenue sporting events for

Childcare discounts

Wellness Programs

Job summary

North Carolina State University in Kannapolis, NC seeks a Temporary Research Technician to support the Human Performance Laboratory's clinical research and fitness testing activities. You will recruit participants, schedule visits, conduct assessments, collect samples, and maintain equipment following strict safety and research protocols.

The role requires teamwork, flexibility to align with study timelines, and proficiency with the MS Office suite.

Qualifications

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties.
• Experience with biochemistry lab assays is beneficial for 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.

Responsibilities

• Recruit participants and schedule visits for studies.
• Conduct exercise and fitness assessments as part of research protocols.
• Assist with fitness classes and collect and process biological samples.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure quality control in data collection.
• Adhere to environmental health and safety policies and research protocols.
• Coordinate subject testing and data management across studies.

Skills

Biochemistry assays

Team player

MS Office

Education

Biology/related degree

Exercise science

Physiology

Biochemistry

Molecular biology

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Job Duties

Throughout the research calendar, certain phases of each study cycle require increased hands‑on involvement and collaboration from the entire research team. These periods may include participant recruitment, assessment visits, training sessions, and other research‑related activities.

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG196278TM

Position Number 11ASO3772

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties

Throughout the research calendar, certain phases of each study cycle require increased hands‑on involvement and collaboration from the entire research team. These periods may include participant recruitment, assessment visits, training sessions, and other research‑related activities.

This position supports the daily operations of the Human Performance Laboratory located at the North Carolina Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC, while responding to the varying operational demands of ongoing research studies.

The Research Technician plays an essential role in supporting clinical research and community‑based fitness testing by performing specialized laboratory and exercise testing procedures. Key responsibilities include participant recruitment and scheduling, conducting exercise and fitness assessments, assisting with fitness classes, collecting and processing biological samples, maintaining laboratory equipment, and ensuring quality control and accuracy throughout data collection and sample processing.

The position requires close collaboration with research staff, flexibility to accommodate study schedules and operational needs, and strict adherence to established research protocols, laboratory procedures, and environmental health and safety policies.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday. Variable schedule, with working hours shifting between morning and afternoon coverage to align with the active phase of the study.

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

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Variable, up to 20/hrs per week

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills

• 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

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• An undergraduate 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, cardiorespiratory 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

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range

$16.50/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 11/02/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236971

EEO

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