Environmental Research Assistant Jobs in Raleigh, NC

Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
PG194723EP
Internal Recruitment
No
Working Title
Research Assistant
Anticipated Hiring Range
$55,000 - $58,000
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. . As the project involves working with live insects it may be necessary to work outside regular hours as needed.
Job Location
Raleigh, NC
Department
Entomology and Plant Pathology
About the Department
As part of the Land Grant University, the Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at North Carolina State University is composed of over 40 faculty that direct a varied portfolio of programs in teaching, research, and extension. Collectively, these strengths not only serve our clientele and our science but also provide a rich environment for graduate education and training that can be tailored to the specific career interests of the student, irrespective of whether they prefer training in the basic sciences or are preparing for a career in extension. Our education and research programs provide graduate and undergraduate students with unique hands-on learning opportunities using the latest technologies. Entomology and Plant Pathology houses the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic, the Larry Grand Mycological Herbarium, Micropropagation and Repository Unit, Structural Pest Management Training Facility, an Insect Museum with 1.9 million vouchered insects, and the Center for Integrated Fungal Research. The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences houses 12 Academic departments with 294faculty, 2,891 undergraduate students and 899 graduate students. The College is home to 18 research stations strategically located across the state that enhances our interactions with our farmers, stakeholders, and industry partners.
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Essential Job Duties
The Research Assistant will support a multidisciplinary research program focused on the development of CRISPR-based genetic control technologies for the New World screwworm and related blowfly species. This includes work on gene drive systems and precision-guided sterile insect techniques (pgSIT). The position integrates laboratory operations, insect colony management, biosafety compliance, and hands-on experimental support for genetic and molecular studies.
Duties Include:

• Maintain fly stocks and provide staff with biological material at different stages of development when requested.
• Support postdoctoral fellows by performing blow fly crosses, examining the progeny and setting additional crosses with selected offspring.
• Purchase supplies.
• Autoclaving insect waste.
• Supervise undergraduate students who support insect rearing.

Other Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring that all safety/biosafety requirements are met.
• Update safety plan and SOP for BUA as needed.

Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience

• Relevant Master's degree OR
• Relevant Bachelor's degree and 3 or more years of relevant experience, or relevant independent experience and education

Other Required Qualifications

• Ability to:
  • Operate microscopes
  • Use pipette man
  • Work with live insects in cages
  • Operate autoclave

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in entomology or related discipline

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

• Valid NC Driver's License

Valid NC Driver's License required
Yes
Commercial Driver's License required
No
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date
06/17/2026
Anticipated Close Date
Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references.
Position Details
Position Number
00112139
Position Type
EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00
Appointment
12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID
111801 - Entomology and Plant Pathology
EEO
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