Temporary Research Technician

Position Information
Posting Number
PG195947TM

Position Number
11ASO3695

Position Type
Temporary

Essential Job Duties
The primary duties of the Technician position involve maintaining a clean and organized lab environment, perform equipment maintenance, ensuring safe operations of laboratory facilities in the department, assist researchers in experimental plan execution, completing annual equipment inventory. This position may also assist PIs to supervise undergraduate and graduate student research and use of laboratory equipment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the overall safety of the lab spaces, coordinating across groups to implement the lab safety plans and good laboratory practice while regularly interacting with faculty, staff, students, and departmental farm staff to maintain smooth operation of the laboratory. Primary responsibilities include lab inventory and supply maintenance, coordinating experiment calendars, feed orders, chemical and biohazard safety protocol implementation, and prepare lab safety protocols.

Is Time Limited
No

If Yes, Appointment Length

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
Raleigh, NC

Department
Poultry Science

System Information
Classification Title
Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title
Temporary Research Technician

Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule
40/hrs per week, some weekend work may be required

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with experimental lab safety protocols
• Familiarity with computer operating systems (Microsoft Office, Gmail)
• Experience handling poultry species

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• At least 2 years working in a Poultry research setting
• At least 2 years working experience in microbiology or related laboratory

Required License or Certification

• Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required?
Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?
No

Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range
$19.50-$21.50/hr

Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date
04/29/2026

Applicant Information
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EEO
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