Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC

Position Overview

Position:
Temporary Research Technician - Kannapolis, NC.

Title:

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional. Posted as PG195865TM, Position 11

ASO
3673.

Location:

Kannapolis, NC. Department:
Kannapolis Research.

Working hours:

Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. Salary: $17 per hour.

The position will support operations at the Human Performance Laboratory on the North Carolina Research Campus. Key duties include:

• Executing specialized procedures for clinical research and community fitness testing.
• Ensuring quality control during data collection.
• Conducting subject recruitment and scheduling.
• Maintaining lab equipment while strictly complying with environmental health and safety policies.
• Coordinating human subject testing.
• Assisting with research studies in Human Performance and Biochemistry labs.

• Combination of training and experience sufficient to perform duties.
• 1–2 years experience conducting physical fitness tests.
• Experience in biochemistry lab assays is beneficial.
• Team player willing to work a flexible schedule based on study needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Ability to handle human samples (blood, urine, fecal matter, saliva) for assays such as ELISA, HPLC and plate assays.
• Ability to conduct body composition, cardio‑respiratory fitness, and muscle strength testing independently.
• Ability to perform quality control during data collection.
• Knowledge of environmental health and safety policies.
• Competency with lab equipment: treadmills, cycle ergometers, metabolic equipment, and biochemistry equipment.
• Degree in biology, exercise science, physiology, nutrition, biochemistry, molecular biology, or related field (preferred).
• Experience performing and/or assisting specialized research procedures in Human Performance and/or Biochemistry labs (preferred).

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses.
• Attend non‑revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs to support work‑life balance.

Disclaimer:
Perks and benefit eligibility is based on employment status.

Hourly rate: $17 per hour.

Kannapolis, NC.

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability‑related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919‑513‑0574.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. NC State University participates in E‑Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify identity and employment eligibility for all persons hired to work in the United States.