Temporary Research Trainee

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG195636TM

Position Number 11ASO3606

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties

Research support (lab maintenance, tissue culture, genotyping, construct generation, reporter analysis, microscopy).

The successful candidate will:

• Perform tissue culture experiments to produce callus from specific plant genotypes and regenerate whole plants from those calli.
• Keep detailed records of the expression patterns of several fluorescent hormone reporters during the callus formation and regeneration process.
• Create DNA cassettes to manipulate auxin production using Golden Braid and recombineering techniques.
  
  

Is Time Limited No

If Yes, Appointment Length

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

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What we offer:

• Health Insurance for Temporary Employees
• Enhance your career with LEAD courses
• Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free.
  
  

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.

Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Department Plant and Microbial Biology

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Research Trainee

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 20-40/hrs per week

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a
  
  

Minimum Experience/Education

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
  
  

Department Required Skills

• Experience with plant tissue culture, bacterial transformation, and genotyping
• At least 2 years of experience with plant molecular biology and physiology research
• Ability to work independently and to troubleshoot
• Strong organizational skills, punctuality, and dependability
  
  

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• BS in Genetics (or a related discipline)
• Experience with recombineering
  
  

Required License Or Certification

• n/a
  
  

Valid NC Driver's License required? No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range $15/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 12/15/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/225579

EEO

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