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Temporary Genome Editing Associate

North Carolina State University

$26.44-$30/hr

Jul 29, 2026

Position Information

Posting Number	PG196128TM
Position Number	11ASO3732
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	Duties include: Assisting with wheat and corn transformation pipeline, managing greenhouse and tissue culture work to transform plants, recover edited plants, and sequence edits. Includes protocol optimization and fine tuning on specific genotypes. Assist with vector design and construction. Develop Taqman qPCR platform. This is a sophisticated piece of work to develop a high throughput molecular essay that all of the projects in the lab can use as a routine process linked to our databases and trailing system. Working with a senior research scholar to develop binary vectors for plant transformation Working across the genome sciences, Lab and Genome Editing Center to co-create multiple plant transformation platforms and deliver plants through transformation and genome editing in multiple industry projects, including dealing with multiple stakeholders and presenting results weekly.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. 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	DEPP

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Genome Editing Associate

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	30-40/hrs per week, 8 to 4pm or 5pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work.
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Relevant Master's degree, or Relevant Bachelor's and 3 or more years of relevant experience, relevant independent experience and education
Department Required Skills	Experience with transformation (tissue culture) of plants Experience Handling bacterial cultures and strains Experience with Sequencing through PCR-Sanger.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	At least 5 years of experience in a plant transformation or engineering lab.
Required License or Certification	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$26.44-$30/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	07/28/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/233219

EEO

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