Position Information
| Posting Number |
PG195122TM |
| Position Number |
11ASO3456 |
| Position Type |
Temporary |
| Essential Job Duties |
To assist in the day-to-day operation of the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. Specific duties of the laboratory technician will include performing diagnostic assays (plating, immunostrip, incubation, etc.) on plant samples as directed by diagnosticians, logging incoming samples into the clinic database application, preparing agar media, replenishing supplies as used, washing glassware and plastic boxes, assisting with updating of the supplies inventory, and other duties as assigned.
Specific duties of the office assistant side of this job will include processing invoices and payments received. This involves updating the billing system with payments made, depositing payments of checks with the university, sending invoices, and general accounting troubleshooting.
Work Schedule:
The schedule for this position varies according to the workload in the Plant
Disease and Insect Clinic. The anticipated workload is 15-19 hours per week May through August,
about 10 hours per week in September, October, March, and April, and 5-10 hours per week
November through February. |
| Is Time Limited |
No |
| If Yes, Appointment Length |
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Department Information
| Job City & State |
Raleigh, NC |
| Department |
DEPP |
System Information
| Classification Title |
Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional |
| Working Title |
Temporary NCSU Student Laboratory/Office Assistant |
Requirements and Preferences
| Work Schedule |
Up to 19 hours per week |
| Other Work/Responsibilities |
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| Minimum Experience/Education |
- Currently enrolled at NCSU
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| Department Required Skills |
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Fine motor skills for processing plant tissue for pathology assays, pouring agar plates, etc.
- Ability to calculate dilutions using simple ratios/proportions
- Basic keyboard and computer skills
|
| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- Work experience in a research or clinical laboratory
- Coursework in microbiology or mycology
- Experience entering data into a relational database
- Ability to lift 15lbs. or more
- Competency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with DNA extraction and conventional PCR
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| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid NC Driver's License required? |
No |
| Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
Recruitment Details
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
$15/hr |
Applicant Information
| Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/217953 |
| EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. 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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North Carolina State University
$15/hr
May 07, 2025