Temporary Research Specialist

Essential Job Duties

The person taking this position will support research on developing novel gene drive systems for suppression of the New World screwworm. The person's 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.

Position Information

• Posting Number PG196178TM
• Position Number 11
  
  ASO
  3752
• Position Type Temporary
• Is Time Limited No

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Job City & State :
Raleigh, NC

Department : DEPP

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Research Specialist

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

• n/a

• 4 year degree; or an equivalent combination of training and/or related experience

• Must be able to work with insects and use microscopes

• Previous experience rearing insects

• Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Anticipated Hiring Range $20-$22/hr

Job Open Date 08/29/2026

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