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Research Specialist - Horticultural Science
Job Description
Posting Number
PG193913SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Research Specialist - Horticultural ScienceAnticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience ($51,000 - $55,000)Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8am-5pmJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Horticultural ScienceAbout the Department
Essential Job Duties
- Designing and carrying out scientific experiments.
- Gathering, analyzing, and evaluating test and study results.
- Implementing new methodologies and procedures.
- Selecting appropriate research strategies and approaches.
- Proposing methods to enhance research quality and team productivity.
- Reporting equipment problems and assisting with equipment setup.
- Assisting with the submission of grants and manuscripts.
- Responding to research queries and troubleshooting issues.
- Monitoring current projects.
- Managing the laboratory and facilitating communication within the team.
At present, this position is listed as time-limited for one (1) year, with a maximum time-limited status of 3 years. However, the position has the potential to become permanent if future funding is secured for its continuation.
Other Responsibilities
Minimum Experience/Education
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Other Required Qualifications
- Scientific laboratory research procedures knowledge.
- Familiar with principles, concepts, techniques, and methodologies of plant tissue culture regeneration and transformation research.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in horticultural crop tissue culture, transformation.
- Experience in plant cell culture, somatic embryogenesis.
- Excellent sterile technique and attention to detail.
- Excellent writing and speaking communication skills.
- Ability to work well in a dynamic collaborative team environment.
- Knowledge and/or experience in plant transformation, molecular biology, genetics, and horticulture.
Required License or Certification
Valid NC Driver's License required
NoCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
03/22/2024Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
03/29/2024Special Instructions
Position Number
00110728Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Research SpecialistPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$36,363 - $87,527Salary Grade Equivalency
GN10Alternate Option
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.00Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Non Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
YesTime-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable)
1 yearDepartment Id
111501 - Horticultural ScienceAA/EEO
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
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