Research Assistant

Research Assistant

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Posting Information

Posting Number - PG194723EP

Internal Recruitment
- No

Working Title
- Research Assistant

Anticipated Hiring Range - $55,000 - $58,000

Work Schedule
- Monday
- Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. As the project involves working with live insects it may be necessary to work outside regular hours as needed.

Job Location
- Raleigh, NC

Department
- Entomology and Plant Pathology

About the Department
- As part of the Land Grant University, the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University is composed of over 40 faculty that direct a varied portfolio of programs in teaching, research, and extension. Collectively, these strengths not only serve our clientele and our science but also provide a rich environment for graduate education and training that can be tailored to the specific career interests of the student, irrespective of whether they prefer training in the basic sciences or are preparing for a career in extension.

Our education and research programs provide graduate and undergraduate students with unique hands-on learning opportunities using the latest technologies. Entomology and Plant Pathology houses the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, the Larry Grand Mycological Herbarium, Micropropagation and Repository Unit, Structural Pest Management Training Facility, an Insect Museum with 1.9 million vouchered insects, and the Center for Integrated Fungal Research. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences houses 12 Academic departments with 294 faculty, 2,891 undergraduate students and 899 graduate students.

The College is home to 18 research stations strategically located across the state that enhances our interactions with our farmers, stakeholders, and industry partners.

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What we offer:

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The Research Assistant will support a multidisciplinary research program focused on the development of CRISPR-based genetic control technologies for the New World screwworm and related blowfly species. This includes work on gene drive systems and precision-guided sterile insect techniques (pgSIT). The position integrates laboratory operations, insect colony management, biosafety compliance, and hands-on experimental support for genetic and molecular studies.

Duties Include:

Maintain fly stocks and provide staff with biological material at different stages of development when requested. Support postdoctoral fellows by performing blow fly crosses, examining the progeny and setting additional crosses with selected offspring. Purchase supplies. Autoclaving insect waste. Supervise undergraduate students who support insect rearing.

Responsible for ensuring that all safety/biosafety requirements are met. Update safety plan and SOP for BUA as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience
- Relevant Master's degree OR Relevant Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or relevant independent experience and education

Other

Required Qualifications
- Ability to:
Operate microscopes Use pipette man Work with live insects in cages Operate autoclave

Preferred Qualifications - MS in entomology or related discipline

Required License(s) or Certification(s) - Valid NC Driver's License

Valid NC Driver's License required
- Yes

Commercial Driver's License required
- No

Job Open Date - 06/17/2026

Anticipated Close Date
- Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants
- Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.

Position Number -

Position Type - EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) - 1.00

Appointment - 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation
- Adverse Weather
- Non Mandatory
- Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation
- Emergency Events
- Non Mandatory
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