Temporary Research Technician - Cotton Breeding

Posting Number : PG195469TM

Position Number : 11ASO3556

Position Type : Temporary

Essential Job Duties :

Temporary employee will be part of the cotton breeding and genetics research team.

Duties include :

• Making crosses in the field
• Selfing cotton flowers in the field
• Harvesting, ginning and acid delinting cotton samples
• Seed preparation for storage
• Planting and helping to grow plants in the greenhouse and fields
• Perform day-to-day activities of greenhouse care and maintenance
• Assist post docs, grad students and research specialist while collecting phenotypic data and tissue samples from the greenhouses and cotton fields
• Perform lab based analyses including DNA isolation

Is Time Limited : No

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits :

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer :

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts , Wellness & Recreation Membership , and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer : Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Job City & State : Raleigh, NC

Department :

Crop and Soil Sciences

Classification Title :

Temporary-Technical / Paraprofessional

Working Title :

Temporary Research Technician - Cotton Breeding

Work Schedule :

Monday-Friday, between 8am-5pm

Other Work / Responsibilities :

Minimum Experience / Education :

duties

Department Required Skills :

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education :

Required License or Certification :

Valid NC Driver's License required? :

Yes

Commercial Driver's License Required? :

No

Anticipated Hiring Range :

$16-$18 / hr

Job Open Date : 09 / 16 / 2025

Quick Link :

https : / / jobs.ncsu.edu / postings / 222974

EEO :

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