Temporary Lab Technician

Position Information

Duties Include: Plant tissue culture, regeneration, and transformation of varying crops potentially including Hosta, Miscanthus, LiriopeGeneral plant culture.

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Requirements and Preferences

• Minimum Experience/Education: Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
• Department Required Skills: Experience in plant tissue culture, transformation, and bioengineering
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education: B.S. Degree in a plant science program
• Required License or Certification: Valid driver’s license
• Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
• Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $16-$18/hr

Job Open Date

07/02/2026

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title

Temporary Lab Technician

Department Information

Job City & State: Raleigh, NC
Horticultural Science

Working Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Other Work/Responsibilities

n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills

Experience in plant tissue culture, transformation, and bioengineering

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

B.S. Degree in a plant science program

Required License or Certification

Valid driver’s license

Valid NC Driver's License required?

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Applicant Information

Quick Link: https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/232374

EEO

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Supplemental Questions

• How did you learn of this opportunity?
• Do you have the combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position?
• Do you have experience in plant tissue culture, transformation, and bioengineering?
• Do you possess a B.S. degree in a plant science program?
• Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Applicant Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Other Document (1)
• Contact Information for References