"Temporary Research Technician"

Job Details

Posting Number: PG195476TM

Position Number: 11ASO3557

Position Type: Temporary

Essential Job Duties: The research technician will be engaged in 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

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department: DEPP

Classification Title: Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title: Temporary Research Technician

Work Schedule: 24/hrs per week between 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: 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. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to train student workers.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: n/a

Required License or Certification: n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required?: No

Commercial Driver's License Required?: No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $16/hr

Job Open Date: 09/18/2025

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/223059