Title: Biological Technician
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC 27709 (On-Site Job)
Duration: 12+ Months Contract (On-Site Job)
Shift: 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.
Requirements
- 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.
- A background in entomology or experience in crop protection, and agricultural insecticide applications is highly desirable.