Posting Number: PG196271TM
Position Number: 11ASO3770
Position Type: Temporary
Essential Job Duties:
The research assistant will be engaged in diverse activities such as wet lab tasks, cultivation of challenging-to-culture fungi, and the continuous upkeep of various fungal cultures. Proficiency in aseptic techniques is essential, as the new hire will be responsible for maintaining mycological cultures with precision. This involves tasks such as isolating RNA/DNA from mycological tissues, performing techniques like PCR and quantitative PCR, executing agarose gel electrophoresis, and conducting plant pathological assessments.
Is Time Limited: No
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- Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
- Enhance your career with LEAD courses
- Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
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Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Department: DEPP
Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: Temporary Research Specialist
Work Schedule: 40/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities:
- n/a
Minimum Experience/Education:
- 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience
Department Required Skills:
- Experience working with hard to culture fungi, plants, plant pathogens, and different computer softwares (excel, MS word, powerpoint, R, etc.)
- Wet lab skills: sterile technique, PCR, electrophoresis, etc.
- Strong oral and written communication
- Ability to train student workers.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education:
- n/a
Required License or Certification:
- Valid driver’s license
Valid NC Driver's License required?: Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?: No
Anticipated Hiring Range: $20-25/hr
Job Open Date: 10/28/2026
Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236743
