Temporary Research Technician - Emerald Isle, NC

Temporary Research Technician - Emerald Isle, NC

Apply for the Temporary Research Technician - Emerald Isle, NC role at North Carolina State University.

• Assist with fieldwork, lab work, and data management for a study on how urbanization and climate change impact the Crystal skipper butterfly.
• Conduct field duties along the barrier islands between Hammocks Beach State Park and Cape Lookout National Seashore, including surveying sites for Butterfly presence and abundance, measuring habitat and environmental variables, observing and handling Crystal skippers for demographic experiments and surveys, and rearing Crystal skippers from egg to adulthood.
• Perform lab duties such as estimating floral nectar production.
• Manage data entry and contribute to outreach and communication activities related to the Crystal skipper.
• Lodging at the coast will be provided from June 15, 2026 to August 15, 2026.

Posting Number: PG195594TM
Position Number: 11

ASO
3591
Position Type: Temporary
Job City & State: Emerald Isle, NC
Department: Applied Ecology
Classification

Title:

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title: Temporary Research Technician - Emerald Isle, NC

Monday – Friday between the hours of 8 and 5 is the baseline schedule. Flexibility is required during fieldwork as the schedule is dictated by the biology of the system under study and the weather. Work may begin as early as 6:30 am and may occur on weekends.

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free
• Childcare discounts
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community

• Work Schedule: 20‑40 hrs per week
• Minimum Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
• Department
  
  Required Skills:
  
  
  • Experience in ecological field and lab research
  • Ability to follow established protocols
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to work outdoors in high heat and humidity
  • Experience collecting and accurately entering data
  • Attention to detail
  • Punctual
  • Ability to handle small, live insects
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
  
  Education:
  
  
  • Experience working with live insects
  • Experience identifying butterflies and/or caterpillars
• Required License Or Certification: Valid driver’s license
• Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes
• Commercial Driver's License Required? No
• Recruitment Details: Anticipated Hiring Range: $15.50/hr
• Job Open Date: 11/24/2025

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If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515‑2135 or workatncstate.

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