Temporary Research Specialist

Temporary Research Specialist

Position Information

Posting Number - PG196178TM

Position Number - 11

ASO
3752

Position Type
- Temporary

Essential

Job Duties
- The person taking this position will support research on developing novel gene drive systems for suppression of the New World screwworm. Their main duties will be rearing fly strains, which will involve cleaning cages, preparing diet, setting cages, collecting eggs and setting larval cultures, autoclaving waste, obtaining supplies, checking fly traps and working on other tasks to support research of the senior staff working on the project.

The person will maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and follow all lab safety requirements and requirements for 20-containment of genetically modified insects.

Is Time Limited
- No

Wolfpack

Perks and Benefits
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Department Information

Job City & State
- Raleigh, NC

Department - DEPP

System Information

Classification Title
- Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title
- Temporary Research Specialist

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule - 20-40/hrs per week, up to 8h/day on selected days per week

Other Work/Responsibilities - n/a

Minimum Experience/Education - 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience

Department Required Skills
- Must be able to work with insects and use microscopes

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Previous experience rearing insects

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 - $20-$22/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date - 08/29/2026

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