Temporary Laboratory Assistant

North Carolina State University, United States

Updated: 5 days ago
Location: Raleigh, NORTH CAROLINA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number PG194228TM
Position Number 11ASO3219
Position Type Temporary
Essential Job Duties
The main function of the Biotechnology (BIT) laboratory assistant is to assist 12 faculty and staff in preparing for weekly laboratory sessions. We operate 4 teaching laboratories on the 6th floor of Jordan Hall where we instruct over 400 students annually. Our courses are described at https://biotech.ncsu.edu/courses/ and strive to expose students to a variety of cutting edge molecular biology tools used for research of DNA, protein, viruses, and cell cultures. This position offers a chance to transfer your student laboratory experiences into a fast paced, 40 hr/week molecular biology laboratory role, learning from an impressive range of talents & interests.
On a weekly basis, you will:
  • Prepare, test & distribute reagents to be used in student laboratory exercises
  • Verify laboratory equipment function, troubleshooting as needed
  • Accurately record deliveries, then store them appropriately
  • Re-stock consumables in 6 laboratory spaces (4 student, 2 non-student)
  • Price compare and submit orders for a huge variety of biological research supplies
  • Assist with the direction of undergraduate workers
  • Provide husbandry care for model organisms
  • Maintain standards of safety across all BIT laboratories


    • On several occasions across the semester, you will:

  • Provide hands-on assistance & instruction to students during laboratory sessions
  • Present science to the public via outreach programs with staff & faculty
  • Update/author LabArchive protocols used by students
  • Assist faculty with their personal research projects
  • Offer a fresh perspective about how BIT can elevate its performance
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    Department Information


    Job City & State Raleigh, NC
    Department Biotechnology Program

    System Information


    Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
    Working Title Temporary Laboratory Assistant

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