Temporary Research Specialist

Temporary Research Specialist

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Position Information

Posting Number	PG196258TM
Position Number	11ASO3766
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	The primary purpose of this position is to support research involving tomato (Solanum lycopersicum) cultivation, breeding, and plant transformation. Responsibilities include: Growing, maintaining, and propagating tomato plants under greenhouse and controlled environmental conditions Assisting with breeding crosses and plant transformation experiments Collecting and documenting plant growth, development, and experimental results. Developing and maintaining research databases to track plant lines, genetic backgrounds, breeding pedigrees, transformation events, and experimental data Additional responsibilities may include laboratory research, data analysis, and scientific documentation.
Is Time Limited	Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perksdesigned 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	Biochemistry

System Information

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

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	4-6/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	Experience with: Laboratory techniques, including chemical solution preparation, serial dilutions, sample processing, or related experimental procedures Documenting experimental procedures, organizing research data, and interpreting scientific literature Programming, including proficiency in one or more of the following: R, Python, Java, or JavaScript Conducting scientific literature reviews and preparing scientific posters, reports, or manuscripts Familiarity with: Laboratory safety procedures, including chemical hygiene and the safe handling of potentially hazardous materials Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently as well as collaboratively
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Experience with: Plant cultivation, propagation, or greenhouse research, particularly with tomato plants Plant tissue culture, regeneration, or molecular characterization of transformed plants Developing web-based database interfaces using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript Phytochemical extraction, natural products isolation, or metabolite separation and precipitation Familiarity with: Plant breeding, controlled pollination, seed collection, or plant transformation techniques
Required License or Certification	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$21.85-$22/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	10/13/2026

Applicant Information

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https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/236127

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3. * Do you possess a 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have experience with laboratory techniques, including chemical solution preparation, serial dilutions, sample processing, or related experimental procedures?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have experience documenting experimental procedures, organizing research data, and interpreting scientific literature?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Do you possess a familiarity with laboratory safety procedures, including chemical hygiene and the safe handling of potentially hazardous materials?
   • Yes
   • No
7. * Do you have strong organizational and attention to detail skills?
   • Yes
   • No
8. * Do you have the ability to work independently as well as part of a team?
   • Yes
   • No
9. * Do you have experience with programming, including proficiency in one or more of the following: R, Python, Java, or JavaScript?
   • Yes
   • No
10. * Do you have experience conducting scientific literature reviews and preparing scientific posters, reports, or manuscripts?
    • Yes
    • No
11. Do you have experience with plant cultivation, propagation, or greenhouse research, particularly with tomato plants?
    • Yes
    • No
12. Are you familiar with plant breeding, controlled pollination, seed collection, or plant transformation techniques?
    • Yes
    • No
13. Do you have experience with plant tissue culture, regeneration, or molecular characterization of transformed plants?
    • Yes
    • No
14. Do you have experience developing web-based database interfaces using HTML, CSS, or JavaScript?
    • Yes
    • No
15. Do you have experience with phytochemical extraction, natural products isolation, or metabolite separation and precipitation?
    • Yes
    • No

Applicant Documents

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1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae
3. Contact Information for References

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