Position Information
| Posting Number |
PG195146TM |
| Position Number |
11ASO3472 |
| Position Type |
Temporary |
| Essential Job Duties |
Duties include:
- Grow and maintain wild-type Arabidopsis, pennycress, and camelina plants for plant transformation.
- Perform agrobacteria-mediated plant transformation to generate transgenic lines in Arabidopsis, pennycress, and camelina.
- Perform genotyping (by PCR) and phenotyping of the transgenic lines, including various seed and growth traits (size, weight, growth, flowering time) assessment.
- Assist in seed fatty acids and protein analysis preparation - fatty acid and protein isolation.
- Data collection and statistical analysis.
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| Is Time Limited |
No |
| If Yes, Appointment Length |
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Department Information
| Job City & State |
Kannapolis, NC |
| Department |
Kannapolis Research |
System Information
| Classification Title |
Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional |
| Working Title |
Temporary Research Assistant |
Requirements and Preferences
| Work Schedule |
20-30/hrs per week |
| Other Work/Responsibilities |
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| Minimum Experience/Education |
- Relevant Master's degree or Relevant Bachelor's and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or relevant independent experience and education
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| Department Required Skills |
- Experience in basic molecular biology research (PCR, Gel electrophoresis, documentation)
- Experience in using automatic tissue grinder and high-throughput DNA technique
- Experience in performing large-scale, filter-based PCR setup for genotyping analysis
- Good interpersonal skills that include oral and written communication skills
- Flexibility with work schedule as needed
- Able to work alone and as part of a highly collaborative team
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| Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education |
- Experience in using Laboratory Information Management Systems
- Able to help with whole genome sequencing related experiments
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| Required License or Certification |
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| Valid NC Driver's License required? |
Yes |
| Commercial Driver's License Required? |
No |
Recruitment Details
| Anticipated Hiring Range |
$22-$25/hr |
Applicant Information
| Quick Link |
https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/218174 |
| 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
$22-$25/hr
May 12, 2025