Temporary Undergraduate Research Technician

About the role

The Temporary Undergraduate Research Technician will be engaged in various activities such as wet lab tasks, DNA extraction from fungal herbarium specimens. Proficiency in aseptic techniques is essential, as the new hire will be responsible for maintaining mycological cultures with precision. This involves tasks such as isolating RNA/DNA from mycological tissues, performing techniques like PCR and quantitative PCR, executing agarose gel electrophoresis, and conducting plant pathological assessments.

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm

Department Required Skills

Experience working with hard to culture fungi, plants and plant pathogens
Experience with Microsoft Office
Wet lab skills: sterile technique, PCR, electrophoresis, etc.
Strong oral and written communication
Ability to train student workers.

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.

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range: $10/hr