Temporary Lab Assistant

Temporary Lab Assistant

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• Cover letter covering relevant skills and experience
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Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number - PG196050TM

Position Number - 11ASO3719

Position Type - Temporary

Essential Job Duties - Duties include: RNA extraction; assistance with plant RNA collection, RNA library preparation; plant care; dishwashing; washing plant material; lab upkeep and organization. Schedule: 35-40/hrs per week, M-F 9-5, occasionally weekends in lieu of a weekday. This Temporary Research Technician position is a "hands on" position which requires on site work only.

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 - Biochemistry

System Information

Classification Title - Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title - Temporary Lab Assistant

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule - 35-40 hours per week

Other Work/Responsibilities - n/a

Minimum Experience/Education - Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills - Lab experience with sterile technique Experience working with plants Possess an understanding transcriptional regulation and associated experiments for evaluation of changes in transcriptional regulation Biochemistry training Attention to detail

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education - Biochemistry Degree Previous supervision experience Experience with RNA extraction

Required License or Certification - n/a

Valid NC Driver's License required? - No

Commercial Driver's License Required? - No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range - $15-$22/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date - 06/09/2026

Applicant Information

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1. How did you learn of this opportunity?
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   • Other
2. If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question)
3. * Do you have the combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Do you have a Biochemistry degree?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have lab experience with sterile technique?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Please describe your experience working with RNA. (Open Ended Question)
7. * Do you possess an understanding of transcriptional regulation and associate experiments for evaluation of changes in transcriptional regulation?
   • Yes
   • No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact Information for References

Optional Documents