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Temporary Research Technician

North Carolina State University

$23/hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Nov 26, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195596TM
Position Number	11ASO3589
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	Under the supervision of the PI, the research technician is to support greenhouse and laboratory activities related to plant health and disease management in horticultural crops. This position offers hands-on experience in applied plant pathology, horticultural plant production, and sustainable production systems. Key Responsibilities: Assist with greenhouse plant care, including potting, watering, monitoring, and general maintenance. Support preparation and handling of greenhouse substrate materials. Help set up and maintain experiments evaluating plant growth and plant health responses. Record observations, collect basic data, and maintain organized research notes. Work with the microbial ecology of plant root systems ( Duties will be assigned based on project needs and may evolve over-time.)
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	DEPP

System Information

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

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	Flexible (up to 35-40 hours per week for 11 months), depending on research needs
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills	Extensive experience in plant pathology, horticultural plants, or related fields Basic laboratory techniques, proper use of lab equipment such as autoclaves and thermocyclers, and knowledge of lab safety techniques Ability to manage projects within a team environment, work independently, and responsibly with minimal supervision once trained Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and reliability Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in greenhouse conditions Ability to use aseptic techniques to prepare culture media for fungi Perform bioassays in the greenhouse Compiling and formatting data for analysis Excellent management skills
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Ability to enter and format lab data and write reports Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Suite
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	$23/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	11/25/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/225192

EEO

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