What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Research Technician position at North Carolina State University?
Position Information
Posting Number
PG194959TM
Position Number
11ASO3429
Position Type
Temporary
Essential Job Duties
We are seeking a highly motivated temporary employee to join the Vegetable & Herbaceous Ornamentals Plant Pathology Extension program at the Mountain Research Station. This position is expected to commit to work from May or early June through September with potential for extended employment based on candidate’s performance and funding availability.
Under general supervision of the principal investigator, the technician is expected to provide technical support to extension and applied research aimed at understanding pathogens responsible for diseases of horticultural crops, primarily vegetables, including laboratory, field, and greenhouse research. Laboratory responsibilities include, but are not limited to, isolation of plant pathogenic bacteria and fungi from tissue, preparation of growth media, preparation of chemicals and/or inoculum for lab or field use, maintenance of culture collection, the preparation of complex growth media, and using molecular techniques involving DNA. Field responsibilities will consist of assisting the P.I. and other lab personnel in the preparation and maintenance of field trials including marking plots, planting, inoculating plants with pathogenic fungi and bacteria, applying pesticides, rating for disease, harvesting fruit, etc. Data entry and collection is also expected. Providing assistance with cleaning and organizing laboratory facilities to maintain a clean and orderly working environment and to be in compliance with health and safety regulations is expected. Some weekend work may be necessary, but VERY seldom.
The technician will be expected to drive a state truck to research stations and/or growers’ fields or other areas of work.
Please note: the job location is at the Mountain Research Station in Waynesville, NC.
Is Time Limited
No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Department Information
Job City & State
Waynesville, NC
Department
DEPP
System Information
Classification Title
Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title
Temporary Research Technician
