Title: Biological technician
Location : Research Triangle Pa, NC
Duration: 12 months’
Pay rate: $22/hr
Worker Schedule: M-F (8 AM to 5 PM)
Weekend and holiday work will be required on a rotational basis
Description:
• The Biological Technician will work together with a Team Leader and four scientists in the Screening + Advanced Testing Initial Characterization Team of Global Research Insecticides.
• The successful candidate will assist the team to conduct assays in the laboratory focusing on biological performance of agrochemicals.
• The candidate will routinely select and prepare plants for experiments, apply insects to plants, and record experimental results.
• Additionally, the candidate may support the work by propagating plants and/or maintaining insects needed for the studies.
• AS or AAS degree in a biological field with some laboratory experience is desired.
• Must have the ability to work as a member of a multidisciplinary research team.
• The candidate will work in laboratory and greenhouse environments, and be willing and able to handle plants, insects and chemicals of unknown toxicity with appropriate PPE.
• Daily work will include routine tasks including preparing plants, insects and chemical solutions, evaluating the effectiveness of potential insecticides, as well as lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Computer skills required: MS Word and MS Excel.
• Weekend and holiday work will be required on a rotational basis.
• A background in entomology or experience in crop protection, and agricultural insecticide applications is highly desirable.