Temporary Research Specialist - Kannapolis, NC

Position Information

Posting Number: PG195754TM

Position Number: 11

ASO
3652

Position Type:
Temporary

Is Time Limited:
No

• Oversee trial evaluation for disease in carrot. This task will require some travel to the research station in Clinton on a weekly base.
• Manage in vitro culture material
• Perform routine laboratory duties including molecular biology assays (DNA extraction, PCR, real time)

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Job City & State:
Kannapolis, NC

Department:
Kannapolis Research

Classification

Title:

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title:

Temporary Research Specialist – Kannapolis, NC

Work Schedule:

20-25 hrs per week

Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a

Minimum Experience/

Education:

B.S. degree

• Experience in managing plant material in field and in vitro condition
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Flexibility with work schedule
• Ability to work as part of a highly collaborative team

• M.S. degree in related field

• Valid driver’s license

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $23-$25/hr

Job Open Date: 05/12/2026

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