Temporary Research Technician
Listed on 2026-06-26
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Biology
Essential
Job Duties
Research tech will be part of the cotton breeding and genetics research team. He/she will help with processing of cotton samples including ginning and acid delinting, seed preparation for storage and planting and help grow the plants in the greenhouse and the fields, and selfing, crossing and harvesting of cotton in the breeding nurseries and field trials. Other essential duties of this position are to perform day-to-day activities of greenhouse care and maintenance and assist the post docs, grad students and research specialist while collecting phenotypic data and tissue samples from the greenhouses, growth chambers and cotton fields and perform lab-based experiments including DNA isolation, PACE marker assays, gene expression analyses, bioinformatic analyses of genotypic data, and analyze and summarize the molecular biology and phenotypic data.
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number PG195851TM
Position Number 11
ASO
3672
Position Type Temporary
Essential
Job Duties
Research tech will be part of the cotton breeding and genetics research team. He/she will help with processing of cotton samples including ginning and acid delinting, seed preparation for storage and planting and help grow the plants in the greenhouse and the fields, and selfing, crossing and harvesting of cotton in the breeding nurseries and field trials. Other essential duties of this position are to perform day-to-day activities of greenhouse care and maintenance and assist the post docs, grad students and research specialist while collecting phenotypic data and tissue samples from the greenhouses, growth chambers and cotton fields and perform lab-based experiments including DNA isolation, PACE marker assays, gene expression analyses, bioinformatic analyses of genotypic data, and analyze and summarize the molecular biology and phenotypic data.
Is Time Limited No
If Yes, Appointment Length
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Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department Crop and Soil Sciences
System Information
Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Research Technician
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule 39/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities
- n/a
- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
- Computer literate
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently as well as with a collaborative research team
- B.S. in Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Biology or related field
- Experience with working with plants and/or general biology or general agriculture.
- Valid driver’s license
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range $16-$18/hr
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date 03/16/2026
Applicant Information
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