Temporary Laboratory Assistant

Temporary Laboratory AssistantPosition InformationPosting Number - PG195830TMPosition Number - 11ASO3666Position Type - TemporaryEssential 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 - NoWolfpack 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 InformationJob City & State - Raleigh, NCDepartment - FBNSSystem InformationClassification Title - Temporary-Technical/ParaprofessionalWorking Title - Temporary Laboratory AssistantRequirements and PreferencesWork Schedule - 20/hrs per week, Monday-Friday 8am-12pm, some weekendsOther Work/Responsibilities - n/aMinimum Experience/Education - One year experience in fermentation and food microbiology lab. Previous experience with microbiological analysis of foodDepartment Required Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication skillsPreferred 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 fieldRequired License or Certification - n/aValid NC Driver's License required? - NoCommercial Driver's License Required? - NoRecruitment DetailsAnticipated Hiring Range - $15-$19/hrRecruitment DatesJob Open Date - 03/05/2026EEO - 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 QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).How did you learn of this opportunity? NCSU WebsiteJob Alert (automated email from our system)NCSU Executive Search ServicesMonster.comCareerBuilder.comInsideHigherEd.comHigherEdJobs.comOther Online Job BoardCarolina Job Finder / Employment GuideJob / Career FairThe Chronicle of Higher EducationProfessional JournalPrint Advertisement (Newspaper / Periodical)Radio / Television AdvertisementProfessional OrganizationHigher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC)Direct Contact from NCSU HR Representative / RecruiterNCSU Employee ReferralSocial Media (LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Other)OtherIf 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? YesNo* Do you have previous experience with microbiological analysis of food? YesNo* Do you have excellent written and verbal communication skills? YesNoDo you have experience with data entry, using Excel, and preparing reports and presentations to communicate findings? YesNoDo you have a B.S. in Food Science or a related field? YesNoApplicant DocumentsRequired Documents Optional Documents