Temporary Research Technician - Pender County, NC

Posting Number: PG195767TM

Position Number: 11

ASO
3657

Position Type: Temporary

Essential

Job Duties:

This position will assist with fieldwork, lab work, and data management for a study on the distribution and population density of the frosted elfin butterfly, a rare species proposed for listing as an endangered species. Primary fieldwork duties will occur in Holly Shelter Gamelands in Pender County. Example field duties include surveying sites for frosted elfin butterfly presence and abundance;

measuring habitat and environmental variables; observing and handling butterflies for demographic experiments and surveys. Example lab duties include estimating floral nectar production. Example data management duties include data entry. The person in this position may also contribute to outreach and communication activities related to the frosted elfin.

Work Schedule and Duration: This position will run from 15 April 2026 – 15 June 2026. 20–40 hrs per week between 8‑5, M‑F. Flexibility to accommodate weather and the biology of the study organism will be required.

Is Time Limited: Yes

Appointment Length: 2 months

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Job City & State: Raleigh, NC

Department: DEPP

Classification

Title:

Temporary‑Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title: Temporary Research Technician – Pender County, NC

Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
• 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

• B.S. in Wildlife Biology, Entomology, Biology or equivalent
• Experience working with live insects
• Experience identifying butterflies and/or caterpillars

• Valid driver’s license

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range: $16/hr

Job Open Date: 02/09/2026

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