Temporary Laboratory Assistant

Temporary Laboratory Assistant Position Information Posting Number - PG195830TM Position Number - 11ASO3666 Position Type - Temporary Essential Job Duties - Data entry, food sample preparation (food grade lab). This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of fermentation studies, sensory evaluations, and maintaining high-quality data integrity. Is Time Limited - No 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. Department Information Job City & State - Raleigh, NC Department - FBNS System Information Classification Title - Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title - Temporary Laboratory Assistant Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule - 20/hrs per week, Monday-Friday 8am-12pm, some weekends Other Work/Responsibilities - n/a Minimum Experience/Education - One year experience in fermentation and food microbiology lab. Previous experience with microbiological analysis of food Department Required Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skills Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education - Demonstrate experience with data entry with Excel. Demonstrate experience with written and verbal communication, such as preparation of reports and presentation of findings. BS in Food Science or related field Required License or Certification - n/a Valid NC Driver's License required? - No Commercial Driver's License Required? - No Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range - $15-$19/hr Recruitment Dates Job Open Date - 03/05/2026 EEO - NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact View phone number on click.appcast.io to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). How did you learn of this opportunity? NCSU Website Job Alert (automated email from our system) NCSU Executive Search Services Monster.com CareerBuilder.com InsideHigherEd.com HigherEdJobs.com Other Online Job Board Carolina Job Finder / Employment Guide Job / Career Fair The Chronicle of Higher Education Professional Journal Print Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical) Radio / Television Advertisement Professional Organization Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC) Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / Recruiter NCSU Employee Referral Social Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other) Other If you learned about this vacancy from "other source" or "other website", please provide the source. (Open Ended Question) * Do you have at least one year of experience in fermentation and food microbiology lab? Yes No * Do you have previous experience with microbiological analysis of food? Yes No * Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? Yes No Do you have experience with data entry, using Excel, and preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings? Yes No Do you have a B.S. in Food Science or a related field? Yes No Applicant Documents Required Documents Optional Documents North Carolina State University