Temporary Research Technician

The primary duties of the Technician position involve maintaining a clean and organized lab environment, perform equipment maintenance, ensuring safe operations of laboratory facilities in the department, assist researchers in experimental plan execution, completing annual equipment inventory. This position may also assist PIs to supervise undergraduate and graduate student research and use of laboratory equipment. This individual will be responsible for ensuring the overall safety of the lab spaces, coordinating across groups to implement the lab safety plans and good laboratory practice while regularly interacting with faculty, staff, students, and departmental farm staff to maintain smooth operation of the laboratory. Primary responsibilities include lab inventory and supply maintenance, coordinating experiment calendars, feed orders, chemical and biohazard safety protocol implementation, and prepare lab safety protocols.

Is Time Limited No If Yes, Appointment Length Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

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Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC Department Poultry Science

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional Working Title Temporary Research Technician

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 40/hrs per week, some weekend work may be required Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties

Department Required Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with experimental lab safety protocols
• Familiarity with computer operating systems (Microsoft Office, Gmail)
• Experience handling poultry species

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• At least 2 years working in a Poultry research setting
• At least 2 years working experience in microbiology or related laboratory

Required License or Certification

• Valid driver's license

Valid NC Driver's License required? Yes Commercial Driver's License Required? No

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