Temporary Research Assistant

North Carolina State University • Raleigh, NC

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About The Position

The person selected for this role will support the rearing of blow flies for research purposes and supervising temporary lab assistants. This will include maintenance of the essential lab blow fly stocks, performing genetic crosses as needed to maintain lines and work with senior lab personnel. The person will insure that all safety regulations are met, update the lab safety manual as needed, coordinate provision of materials (supplies and fly lines) for students and postdocs and supervise undergraduates.

Requirements

• Relevant Master's degree or Relevant Bachelor's and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or relevant independent experience and education
• Experience with maintenance of the essential lab blow fly stocks, performing genetic crosses as needed to maintain lines and work with senior lab personnel
• Ability to supervise undergraduates
• Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• n/a

Responsibilities

• support the rearing of blow flies for research purposes
• supervising temporary lab assistants
• maintenance of the essential lab blow fly stocks
• performing genetic crosses as needed to maintain lines and work with senior lab personnel
• insure that all safety regulations are met
• update the lab safety manual as needed
• coordinate provision of materials (supplies and fly lines) for students and postdocs
• supervise undergraduates

Benefits

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
• Childcare discounts
• Wellness & Recreation Membership
• Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees