Temporary Research Technician

Temporary Research Technician

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.

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule - 39/hrs per week

Minimum Experience/Education
- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills
- Computer literate

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work independently as well as with a collaborative research team

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education - B.S. in Plant Sciences, Agriculture, Biology or related field

Experience with working with plants and/or general biology or general agriculture.

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 - $16-$18/hr

Job Open Date - 03/16/2026

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