Research Assistant - Entomology and Plant Pathology

Research Assistant - Entomology and Plant Pathology

Company:
North Carolina State University

Job Location:

Category:
Laboratory and Research

Type:
Full-Time

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Location: Raleigh, NC

Essential Job Duties:
This specific position will be housed within the Hayes Structural Pest Lab, part of the SPERT program. The selected candidate will assist with developing, supporting, and conducting ongoing research projects focused on structural pest arthropods. These projects are of critical importance to the pest management industry, and the scope of duties include, but are not limited to:

• Arthropod rearing and colony maintenance
• Lab supervision and upkeep
• Project design and development
• Chemical dilutions and applications (topical & residual)
• Research troubleshooting
• Manuscript preparation and editing

Other Work/Responsibilities:
Other responsibilities may arise, including but not limited to:

• Fieldwork
• Stakeholder & public engagement
• Preparation & delivery of material at relevant stakeholder meetings

Minimum Experience/Education:
M.S. in relevant field (Entomology, Biology)

Required Qualifications:

• Fieldwork experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• 1-3 years professional research experience
• Experience maintaining & rearing arthropod colonies
• Experience developing and conducting insecticide efficacy trials
• Experience working with the structural pest management and chemical manufacturing industry

Required License or Certification:
Valid NC Drivers License

AA/EEO Statement:
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