Temporary Research Technician

Essential Job Duties

Candidate will be responsible for conducting field and laboratory research through the NC State Apiculture Program. This position will support several ongoing research projects, including reproductive physiology of honey bee males (drones), field collections of native bee communities, and molecular analyses of bee diseases. Candidate will be responsible for data collection, sample preparation, data entry, and coordination among other team members.

The position will also entail some basic beekeeping support with the Apiculture Technician.

• Posting Number: PG195788TM
• Position Number: 11
  
  ASO
  3663
• Position Type:
  Temporary
• Work Schedule:
  
  20-40 hrs per week, five (5) days per week for eight (8) hours per day, with flexibility for longer hours, weekends.
• Is Time Limited:
  No
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.50/hr
• Job Open Date: 02/18/2026

The normal work schedule will be five (5) days per week for eight (8) hours per day. Flexibility in schedule, however, is necessary for the position. Many research projects, for example, necessitate longer hours for a given day or working on weekends.

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• Job City & State:
  Raleigh, NC
• Department:
  Applied Ecology
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
• Working Title:
  
  Temporary Research Technician

• Minimum Experience/
  
  Education:
  
  Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties;
  Experience in biological research.
• Department
  
  Required Skills:
  
  Experience working with teams and pollinator research;
  Experience with honey bees, beekeeping, and native bees.
• Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training,
  
  Education:
  
  BS in Biology or related field, experience in biological research;
  Experience with web design and marketing;
  Valid driver’s license.
• Other Work/Responsibilities: n/a
• Required License or Certification: n/a
• Valid NC Driver's License required? No
• Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Recruitment Dates:
Job Open Date: 02/18/2026. Anticipated Hiring Range: $17.50/hr.

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