Temporary Laboratory Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number PG195830TM

Position Number 11ASO3666

Position Type Temporary

Essential Job Duties Data entry, food sample preparation (food grade lab). This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth operation of fermentation studies, sensory evaluations, and maintaining high-quality data integrity.

Is Time Limited No

If Yes, Appointment Length

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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.

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Department Information

Job City & State Raleigh, NC

Department FBNS

System Information

Classification Title Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional

Working Title Temporary Laboratory Assistant

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule 20/hrs per week, Monday-Friday 8am-12pm, some weekends

Other Work/Responsibilities

• n/a

Minimum Experience/Education

• One year experience in fermentation and food microbiology lab.
• Previous experience with microbiological analysis of food

Department Required Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

• Demonstrate experience with data entry with Excel
• Demonstrate experience with written and verbal communication, such as preparation of reports and presentation of findings
• BS in Food Science or related field

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-$19/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date 03/05/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/228115

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