Posting Details
Position Information Posting Number PG195965TM Position Number 11ASO3698 Position Type Temporary Essential Job Duties The Temporary Undergraduate Research Technician will be engaged in various activities such as wet lab tasks, DNA extraction from fungal herbarium specimens. Proficiency in aseptic techniques is essential, as the new hire will be responsible for maintaining mycological cultures with precision. This involves tasks such as isolating RNA/DNA from mycological tissues, performing techniques like PCR and quantitative PCR, executing agarose gel electrophoresis, and conducting plant pathological assessments. Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits As a Pack member,
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Position Information
Requirements and Preferences Work Schedule Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5pm Other Work/Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
- Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills
- Experience working with hard to culture fungi, plants and plant pathogens
- Experience with Microsoft Office
- Experience with R
- Wet lab skills: sterile technique, PCR, electrophoresis, etc.
- Strong oral and written communication
- Ability to train student workers.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No
Recruitment
Recruitment Details Anticipated Hiring Range $10/hr Recruitment Dates Job Open Date 05/06/2026