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Temporary Research Specialist

North Carolina State University

$21.85/hr

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Apr 14, 2026

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195914TM
Position Number	11ASO3684
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	Daily lab operations, including laboratory management and wet branch research. Laboratory Management: Maintaining lab records, protocols, and standard operating procedures (SOPs) Training students or new lab members on basic techniques and safety procedures Assisting with lab organization and efficiency improvements Wet Bench Research Performing routine and specialized experiments (depending on the lab focus), such as: Cell culture or microbial culturing Protein assays, western blots, enzyme assays Plant work (e.g., tissue culture, phenotyping, growth experiments) Preparing samples and running assays according to protocols Collecting, recording, and organizing experimental data Assisting with experimental design or troubleshooting protocols Maintaining detailed lab notebooks and data records Supporting faculty, postdocs, or graduate students in research projects Data & Reporting Support Entering and organizing experimental data Basic data analysis (Excel, software specific to the lab) Preparing figures or summaries for lab meetings
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 Specialist

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	40/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience
Department Required Skills	Expert in bioprocessing including: Experience with bioreactors Cell Culture HPLC analytics
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	5 years of accumulated academic and industry hands-on laboratory experience
Required License or Certification	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$21.85/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	04/14/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/229487

EEO

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