Research Support Technician

Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour for associate's degree holder; $30.00 per hour for bachelor's degree holder
Duration: 6 Months
Location: Durham, NC

Responsibilities:

• Support on-site, field-testing and assay execution for applied science activities under the direction of the Project lead, including test preparation, participation, and cleanup.
• Data collection, organization, and reporting: Record, calculate, and maintain detailed records of experimental data in accordance with GLP or GCP.
• Basic computer and application skills: Utilize Microsoft Suite including MS Office, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS SharePoint, and MS Outlook.
• Adapt to working in both fast-paced and slow-paced environments, requiring enthusiasm, adaptability, initiative, and self-motivation.
• Work efficiently in both independent and team settings.

Requirements:

• Experience in animal handling and/or with animal models.
• Experience with multiple veterinary procedures in a research environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a complex, multiple variables, applied science environment.
• High attention to detail.
• Good communication skills to work in an interdisciplinary environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and endure long periods of sitting, standing, walking, and/or repetitive motions.
• Ability to travel within state.
• Ability to work non-standard working hours, including early mornings, late nights, and potential overnight work.

Preferred Skills:

• Recent graduate or current student pursuing a BS in Poultry Science or Animal Science.
• Familiarity with biological or chemistry laboratory procedures.
• Ability to work at field locations under supervision.