Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC

Temporary Research Technician
- Kannapolis, NC

Position Information

Posting Number - PG195865TM

Position Number - 11

ASO
3673

Position Type
- Temporary

Essential

Job Duties
- The position will support the operations at the Human Performance Laboratory located at the North Carolina Research Campus. This role is vital for executing clinical research and community fitness testing by conducting specialized procedures. The research technician is responsible for ensuring quality control during data collection, conducting subject recruitment and scheduling, and maintaining lab equipment while strictly complying with all environmental health and safety policies.

Is Time Limited
- No

Department Information

Job City & State
- Kannapolis, NC

Department
- Kannapolis Research

System Information

Classification Title
- Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title
- Temporary Research Technician
- Kannapolis, NC

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule
- Monday=Friday, 8am-5pm

Minimum Experience/Education
- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills - 1-2 years experience in conducting physical fitness tests

Experience in conducting biochemistry lab assays would be beneficial when conducting research studies

Must be a team player and able to work a flexible schedule based on study needs

Must be familiar with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Degree in biology, exercise science or physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field

Ability to perform and/or assist with specialized research procedures in the Human Performance and/or Biochemistry labs Ability to perform body composition, cardio respiratory fitness, and muscle strength testing independently

Ability to assist in subject recruitment and scheduling or subject testing

Willing and/or able to handle human samples of blood, urine, fecal matter, and saliva for lab assays such asELISA,HPL-C, and plate assays. Data/Information Collection Ability to ensure quality control during data collection in the Human Performance and/or Exercise Science Biochemistry labs Ability to organize and prepare data for analyses. Lab/Subject Care Ability to comply with all Environmental Health and Safety policies

Must be able to independently use lab equipment such as treadmills, cycle ergometers, and metabolic equipment as well as Biochemistry lab equipment

Ability to coordinate Human Subject testing

Required License or Certification - CPR/First Aid

Valid NC Driver's License required? - No

Commercial Driver's License Required? - No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range - $17/hr

Job Open Date - 03/26/2026