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Temporary Research Technician

North Carolina State University

$15/hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Apr 30, 2026

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195949TM
Position Number	11ASO3697
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	Primary duties include: Research support (lab maintenance, tissue culture, genotyping, construct generation, reporter analysis, microscopy) The successful candidate will: Prepare growth media, autoclave materials and waste Grow plants, harvest and test seeds Perform tissue culture experiments to produce callus from specific plant genotypes and regenerate whole plants from those calli. Keep detailed records of the expression patterns of several fluorescent hormone reporters during the callus formation and regeneration process. Create DNA cassettes to manipulate auxin production using Golden Braid and recombineering techniques.
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	Plant and Microbial Biology

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Research Technician

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	2-5/hrs per week between 9am-5pm
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills	Experience with lab maintenance Growing plants in tissue culture and soil Reporter assays Experience with subcloning, bacterial transformation, and genotyping Ability to work independently and to troubleshoot Strong organizational, punctuality, and dependability skills
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Experience with Benchling, inverse PCR, and GoldenBraid assembly BS in Plant Biology (or a related discipline) and 2+ years of experience with plant molecular biology and physiology research
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/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	04/29/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230033

EEO

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