Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC

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

If Yes, Appointment Length

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits
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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

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 Details
Anticipated Hiring Range
$16.50/hr

Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date
11/02/2026

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