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Position Number:11ASO3296
Position Type:Temporary
Essential Job Duties:To assist in the day-to-day operation of the NC State Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. Specific duties will include performing diagnostic assays on plant samples as directed by diagnosticians, logging incoming samples into the clinic database application, preparing agar media, replenishing supplies as used, washing glassware and plastic boxes, assisting with updating of the supplies inventory, and other duties as assigned.
Until mid-August this position will have additional responsibilities for processing invoices and payments received. This involves updating the billing system with payments made, depositing payments of checks with the university, sending invoices, and general accounting troubleshooting.
Work Schedule:
The schedule for this position varies according to the workload in the Plant Disease and Insect Clinic. The anticipated workload is 15-19 hours per week May through August, about 10 hours per week in September, October, March, and April, and 5-10 hours per week November through February.
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Job City & State:Raleigh,NC
Department:DEPP
Classification Title:Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title:Temporary Laboratory and Accounting Technician
Work Schedule:5-19/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities:- n/a
- Current NCSU Student
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions
- Fine motor skills for processing plant tissue for pathology assays, pouring agar plates, etc.
- Ability to calculate dilutions using simple ratios/proportions
- Basic keyboard and computer skills
- Work experience in a research or clinical laboratory
- Coursework in microbiology or mycology
- Experience entering data into a relational database
- Ability to lift 15lbs. or more
- Competency with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel
- Experience with DNA extraction and conventional PCR
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Commercial Driver's License Required?:No
Anticipated Hiring Range:$15/hr
Job Open Date:05/24/2024
Quick Link:https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/202530
AA/EEO:NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
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