Temporary Research and Lab Tech; Disciplines

Classification Type Minimum Experience/Education Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• High school diploma or equivalency; or a combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

Classification Information

• High school diploma or equivalency; or a combination of education and experience
• Basic computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Coursework or degree in a science, technology, engineering, mathematics ( STEM ), social science, health science, or related field.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, research, academic, or data collection environment.
• Experience entering, organizing, or analyzing data.
• Familiarity with laboratory safety procedures and practices.
• Experience working in a higher education, healthcare, or research setting.

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North Carolina A&T State University periodically has temporary staffing needs to support research activities and laboratory operations across the University. This recruitment is intended to identify qualified candidates for temporary Research Assistant and Laboratory Technician opportunities as workforce needs arise. Temporary assignments may be available in a variety of academic, scientific, engineering, agricultural, health, and social science research environments. Opportunities may support faculty-led research projects, grant-funded initiatives, laboratory operations, data collection efforts, field studies, and other research-related activities.

Assignment length, work schedule, and level of responsibility will vary based on departmental and project needs.

North Carolina A&T State University periodically has temporary staffing needs to support research activities and laboratory operations across the University. This recruitment is intended to identify qualified candidates for temporary Research Assistant and Laboratory Technician opportunities as workforce needs arise. Temporary assignments may be available in a variety of academic, scientific, engineering, agricultural, health, and social science research environments. Opportunities may support faculty-led research projects, grant-funded initiatives, laboratory operations, data collection efforts, field studies, and other research-related activities.

Assignment length, work schedule, and level of responsibility will vary based on departmental and project needs.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting faculty, staff, and research personnel with ongoing research projects and laboratory activities
• Collecting, recording, organizing, and maintaining research data and documentation
• Conducting routine laboratory procedures and experiments in accordance with established protocols
• Preparing laboratory materials, equipment, specimens, and supplies for research activities
• Operating, cleaning, calibrating, and maintaining laboratory equipment and instruments
• Assisting with data entry, analysis, and preparation of reports, presentations, and research summaries
• Supporting fieldwork activities, surveys, interviews, and other research-related data collection efforts
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards and research protocols
• Managing inventory of laboratory supplies and assisting with procurement activities as needed
• Assisting with literature reviews, research documentation, and administrative support functions
• Supporting the implementation of grant-funded research projects and special initiatives
• Performing other duties as assigned by the supervisor or principal investigator

Specific job duties, qualifications, work schedules, and assignment durations will vary depending on the needs of the hiring department and the nature of the temporary assignment. Details regarding individual opportunities will be discussed with candidates selected for an interview. Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for a temporary opportunity will be considered. To enhance consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload all relevant certifications,…