Temporary Research Technician

North Carolina State University•Raleigh, NC

44d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the PI, the research technician is to support greenhouse and laboratory activities related to plant health and disease management in horticultural crops. This position offers hands-on experience in applied plant pathology, horticultural plant production, and sustainable production systems. (Duties will be assigned based on project needs and may evolve over-time.)

Requirements

Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Extensive experience in plant pathology, horticultural plants, or related fields
Basic laboratory techniques, proper use of lab equipment such as autoclaves and thermocyclers, and knowledge of lab safety techniques
Ability to manage projects within a team environment, work independently, and responsibly with minimal supervision once trained
Strong attention to detail, good communication skills, and reliability
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and work in greenhouse conditions
Ability to use aseptic techniques to prepare culture media for fungi
Perform bioassays in the greenhouse
Compiling and formatting data for analysis
Excellent management skills
Valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

Ability to enter and format lab data and write reports
Familiar with Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Responsibilities

Assist with greenhouse plant care, including potting, watering, monitoring, and general maintenance.
Support preparation and handling of greenhouse substrate materials.
Help set up and maintain experiments evaluating plant growth and plant health responses.
Record observations, collect basic data, and maintain organized research notes.
Work with the microbial ecology of plant root systems