This opportunity at Research Triangle Park, NC, as a Laboratory Assistant offers a long-term
contract with a competitive hourly pay rate ranging from $29.87 to $37.29. It includes the
potential for extension or direct hire for the right candidate, along with available benefits.
Below are the essential qualifications and responsibilities for the position:

Position Overview

o The selected candidate will support environmental fate laboratory studies in a GLP-regulated
facility. These studies involve the use of radio-labeled pesticide materials (14C) in natural
soils, sediments, and waters to investigate pesticide metabolism, abiotic degradation, and
mobility.

Key Requirement:
o Candidates must be comfortable working with radio-labeled materials and adhere to strict
safety protocols.

Skills Desired
o Laboratory Practices
o Familiarity with Good Laboratory Practices (GLP).
o Experience working with radio-labeled materials (carbon-14).

Proficiency in:
o Soil extractions.
o Solution preparation.
o Record-keeping/documentation.
o Laboratory Equipment

Experience with:
o Analytical/top loader balances.
o Centrifuges.
o Mechanical or glass pipettes.
o Shakers.
o High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC).
o Liquid scintillation counting.
o General Lab Techniques

Wet chemistry skills:
o Weighing samples.
o Solvent extractions.
o Accurate pipetting and solution preparation.
o Familiarity with radio-labeled techniques is highly beneficial.

Other Key Attributes
o Strong ability to follow directions.
o Flexibility to collaborate with different staff members weekly.
o Adherence to safety and waste disposal policies (training provided).

Responsibilities
o Conduct and support environmental fate laboratory studies.
o Maintain strict GLP standards in all processes.
o Operate and maintain laboratory equipment efficiently.
o Perform wet chemistry tasks such as weighing, solution preparation, and solvent extractions.
o Ensure accurate documentation and record-keeping.
o Work with liquid scintillation counters and HPLC to analyze samples.
o Comply with safety protocols for handling radio-labeled materials.
 
Qualifications
Experience:
o New or recent graduates (1-2 years of laboratory experience) are preferred.
o Ability to discuss hands-on experience with relevant testing equipment and laboratory
techniques.

Education:
o Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biology, or a related field is
highly desired.
 
This is a fantastic opportunity for new graduates or early-career scientists looking to gain
hands-on experience in a cutting-edge, GLP-regulated environment while contributing to
impactful research.
 
Send your resume directly to [email protected]