Temporary Research Technician - Emerald Isle, NC

Posting Number

PG195593TM

Position Number

11

ASO
3590

Position Type

Temporary

Essential

Job Duties

This position will assist with fieldwork, lab work, and data management for a study on how urbanization and climate change are impacting the Crystal skipper butterfly, a species only found along a 50 km strip of the barrier islands off of North Carolina’s coast.
Primary fieldwork duties will occur along the barrier islands between Hammocks Beach State Park and Cape Lookout National Seashore. Example field duties include surveying sites for Crystal skipper butterfly presence and abundance; measuring habitat and environmental variables; observing and handling Crystal skippers for demographic experiments and surveys; rearing Crystal skippers from egg to adulthood. 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 Crystal skipper. Lodging at the coast is provided from (March 15 – August 15, 2026).

Schedule

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

Is Time Limited

No

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Perks and Benefits

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you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts
, Wellness & Recreation Membership
, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer:
Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Job City & State

Emerald Isle, NC

Department

Applied Ecology

Classification Title

Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title

Temporary Research Technician - Emerald Isle, NC

Work Schedule

20-40/hrs per week

Other Work/Responsibilities

n/a

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

Anticipated Hiring Range

$15.50/hr

Job Open Date

11/24/2025

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