What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Research Lab Technician position at North Carolina State University?
Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number PG194962TM
Position Number 15SPP122
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
Perform initiation, maintenance, maturation, and germination experiments on conifer somatic embryogenic (SE) cultures. Assist with design and execution of SE experiments including maturation and transformation. Troubleshoot and optimize steps in SE protocols to establish robust methods. Assist/train/mentor graduate and undergraduate students on somatic embryogenesis culture techniques, protocols, and experiments.
Is Time Limited Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length 8 Months
Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department Forestry and Environmental Resources
System Information
Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Research Lab Technician
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule Variable depending on schedule and current activities
Other Work/Responsibilities
Initiate, maintain, mature, and germinate conifer SE cultures. Assist with optimization of SE protocols to establish robust methods for SE culture. Perform experiments on SE cultures including plant transformation experiments using agrobacterium, gene gun, and CRISPR - Cas9. Gene cloning of target genes and sequence analysis. Execute other proof-of-concept experiments that are related to SE. Contribute to scientific publications by preparing figures and writing as requested. Prepare project progress reports as requested.
Minimum Experience/Education
PhD or recently completed PhD requirements, 3 years of experience in plant molecular biology lab working with tissue culture, transformation, and troubleshooting new study systems.
Department Required Skills
Experience working with tissue culture of non-model plants is required. Knowledge of lab techniques involving: microbial culturing and aseptic technique, molecular techniques ( DNA and RNA isolation, PCR , cloning), plant transformation techniques.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
At least 5 years of experience in field-based and lab-based research, knowledge of plant tissue culture, genetics, and plant resistance.
Required License Or Certification
Valid NC Driver’s license required
Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range $25.00 per hour
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date 04/07/2025
Applicant Information
Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/215703
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
Position Information
Posting Number PG194962TM
Position Number 15SPP122
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
Perform initiation, maintenance, maturation, and germination experiments on conifer somatic embryogenic (SE) cultures. Assist with design and execution of SE experiments including maturation and transformation. Troubleshoot and optimize steps in SE protocols to establish robust methods. Assist/train/mentor graduate and undergraduate students on somatic embryogenesis culture techniques, protocols, and experiments.
Is Time Limited Yes
If Yes, Appointment Length 8 Months
Department Information
Job City & State Raleigh, NC
Department Forestry and Environmental Resources
System Information
Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title Temporary Research Lab Technician
Position Information
Requirements and Preferences
Work Schedule Variable depending on schedule and current activities
Other Work/Responsibilities
Initiate, maintain, mature, and germinate conifer SE cultures. Assist with optimization of SE protocols to establish robust methods for SE culture. Perform experiments on SE cultures including plant transformation experiments using agrobacterium, gene gun, and CRISPR - Cas9. Gene cloning of target genes and sequence analysis. Execute other proof-of-concept experiments that are related to SE. Contribute to scientific publications by preparing figures and writing as requested. Prepare project progress reports as requested.
Minimum Experience/Education
PhD or recently completed PhD requirements, 3 years of experience in plant molecular biology lab working with tissue culture, transformation, and troubleshooting new study systems.
Department Required Skills
Experience working with tissue culture of non-model plants is required. Knowledge of lab techniques involving: microbial culturing and aseptic technique, molecular techniques ( DNA and RNA isolation, PCR , cloning), plant transformation techniques.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
At least 5 years of experience in field-based and lab-based research, knowledge of plant tissue culture, genetics, and plant resistance.
Required License Or Certification
Valid NC Driver’s license required
Valid NC Driver's License required? No
Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details
Anticipated Hiring Range $25.00 per hour
Recruitment Dates
Job Open Date 04/07/2025
Applicant Information
Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/215703
AA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call 919-515-3148.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. If highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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