Laboratory Assistant 2

TekWissen LLC

Research Triangle Park, NC

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$25.45–$25.45
SKILLS
Agricultural Science, Agriculture, Assays, Biological Assay, Biology, Cleanroom, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Developmental Disabilities, Diversity, Entomology, High-Throughput Screening (HTS), Laboratory, Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), Manual Dexterity, Multitasking, Operational Support, Operations Research, Organizational Skills, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Quality Control, Quality Metrics, Record Keeping, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Time Management, Workforce Management
LOCATION
Research Triangle Park, NC
POSTED
4 days ago
Overview:
TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. The below job opportunity is to one of Our clients who is a leading global provider of agricultural science and technology, in particular seeds and crop protection products, with its management headquarters in Basel, Switzerland, and further locations in Chicago, Tel Aviv, and Shanghai.
Job Title: Laboratory Assistant 2
Location: Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709
Duration: 6 Months
Job Type: Temporary Assignment
Work Type: Onsite
Job Description:
Duties:
  • Support entomology research operations with a primary focus on setting up and executing insect bioassays across multiple target species (Lepidoptera, Coleoptera, and Hemiptera).
  • This role also involves supporting insect rearing activities, colony maintenance, and collaborating within the broader entomology team to deliver high-quality scientific data.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Insect Bioassay Execution:
  • Set up, execute, and monitor insect bioassays for multiple insect species.
  • Prepare assay materials, including treating plant tissues, preparing diet-incorporation assays, and handling test substances.
  • Perform accurate and precise pipetting of solutions for bioassay preparation and chemical/biological dilutions.
  • Collect, record, and evaluate bioassay data, including insect mortality, developmental delay, and plant damage scores.
  • Conduct leaf and plant tissue sampling according to established protocols, ensuring proper collection, labeling, and storage.
Insect Rearing and Colony Support:
  • Support the rearing and maintenance of various insect colonies under controlled environmental conditions (warm, humid environments).
  • Collect and handle insects at specific life stages (eggs, larvae, nymphs, adults) required for bioassays.
  • Prepare specialized insect diets following established protocols.
  • Monitor colony health, development, and quality control metrics daily.
  • Clean and sanitize rearing containers, work areas, and equipment.
Entomology Team Support:
  • Assist with greenhouse trial setups, plant maintenance, and sample evaluations (including root and leaf harvests).
  • Maintain accurate, real-time records of bioassays and rearing activities in Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS).
  • Collaborate with the broader entomology team on high-throughput screening workflows and specialized research projects.
General Responsibilities:
  • Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
  • Maintain organized, clean, and sterile laboratory and rearing environments.
  • Communicate experimental observations, technical issues, and colony status to supervising scientists.
Skills:

Attention to Detail:
  • Ability to follow precise bioassay protocols and maintain accurate experimental records.

Manual Dexterity:
  • Comfortable handling small, delicate insects at various life stages and working with small laboratory tools.

Precision Pipetting:
  • Demonstrated ability to accurately measure and dispense small volumes of liquids.
Data Entry:
  • Proficiency with computer systems, spreadsheets, and LIMS databases.
Communication:
  • Clear verbal and written communication with team members.
Physical Stamina:
  • Ability to work in warm, humid conditions and perform repetitive tasks (e.g., assay setup, pipetting).
Time Management:
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks, coordinate with colony schedules, and meet bioassay deadlines
Education:

Required:
  • Associate degree or coursework in Entomology, Biology, Agriculture, or a related scientific field.
Preferred:
  • Bachelor's degree in Entomology, Biology, Agriculture, or a related field with practical laboratory experience in insect handling or bioassays.
TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

About the Company

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TekWissen LLC

WE THE TEKWISSEN PEOPLE

TekWissen offers you a broader portfolio of services, industry-leading solutions, and the meaningful innovations that give you greater flexibility and speed to respond to market dynamics, reduced costs and risk to improve enterprise performance, and increased productivity to enable growth.

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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Computer/IT Services
FOUNDED
2009
WEBSITE
http://www.tekwissen.com/