What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lab Technician position at Appalachian State University?
Posting Details
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
Request to Recruit
Working Title Lab Technician
Location Boone, NC
Position Number N59857
Department Biology - 250100
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Must pass criminal background check
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions
Assist with molecular laboratory and field data analyses related to freshwater mussel conservation research. Duties will include but are not limited to the following activities:-
Ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of past experience working with freshwater mussels or working in freshwater streams. Ideal candidate will have some familiarity with mussel taxonomy and molecular and laboratory analyses techniques as well as being comfortable working with ARC - GIS and statistical software packages.
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Number of Hours Per Week 20
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Physical Demands of Position
Physical demands include some heavy lifting of lab and field equipment as well as a wide range of repetitive motions including sitting and standing.
Hiring Range 25.00
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 05/12/2026
Closing Date 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Applicant Pool Preference Internal (Campus-Wide-Does not go out on Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit Resume and include a list of 3 professional references with contact information
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54246
Posting Number 201501088P
Work experience or education that is NOT included on the application will NOT be considered when screening your application. Please include ALL work experience and education on the application to ensure that you receive the appropriate credit toward qualification for this position.
Request to Recruit
Working Title Lab Technician
Location Boone, NC
Position Number N59857
Department Biology - 250100
Position Summary Information
Minimum Qualifications
Must pass criminal background check
License/Certification Required
Essential Job Functions
Assist with molecular laboratory and field data analyses related to freshwater mussel conservation research. Duties will include but are not limited to the following activities:-
- Measure and process specimens
- Voucher specimens in the lab
- Assist with reports
- Construct maps
- Conduct statistical analyses
- Purchase and maintain equipment
Ideal candidate will have at least 2-3 years of past experience working with freshwater mussels or working in freshwater streams. Ideal candidate will have some familiarity with mussel taxonomy and molecular and laboratory analyses techniques as well as being comfortable working with ARC - GIS and statistical software packages.
Work Schedule/Hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 AM-2:00 PM
Number of Hours Per Week 20
Number of Months Per Year 12
Mandatory Staff No
Physical Demands of Position
Physical demands include some heavy lifting of lab and field equipment as well as a wide range of repetitive motions including sitting and standing.
Hiring Range 25.00
Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.
Posting Details Information
Posting Date 05/12/2026
Closing Date 05/31/2026
Open Until Filled No
Applicant Pool Preference Internal (Campus-Wide-Does not go out on Web)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Submit Resume and include a list of 3 professional references with contact information
Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/54246
Posting Number 201501088P