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State Position Openings

Interactive Exhibit Developer (User Support Specialist)

This is reposted vacancy announcement. Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY in order to be considered.

Closes 5/10/24 at 5:00PM Eastern


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Temporary State Position Openings

Conservation Genetics Technician

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission Director’s Office

This position will assist the state Conservation Geneticists with processing samples for DNA analysis. Primary duties include sample collection, performing and troubleshooting DNA extractions, PCR, and microsatellite fragment analysis. Other duties include assisting with tissue cataloguing, data entry, and lab management. Position will require some field work so candidate must be capable of lifting/carrying 50 pounds and have or be able to procure a valid North Carolina driver's license.

Note: This 11-month position will work primarily in the Genomics and Microbiology Lab at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in downtown Raleigh.

See the above job description link for more information and application instructions.

Position will remain posted until filled.

Ichthyology Lab Technician

The Ichthyology Unit at the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences is seeking a part-time, temporary laboratory technician to assist with a project on Smallmouth Bass conservation genetics using 3RAD, a form of reduced representation genomic sequencing. This position will be based at the Genomics and Microbiology Laboratory, which is in the Museum’s Nature Research Center. You can learn more about the Ichthyology Unit at ncfishlab.org!

Note: This is a part-time, temporary position. See the above job description link for more information and application instructions.

Closes 5/15/24 at 5:00PM Eastern


Non-State Position Openings

Retail Operations Associates

Museum Stores, Box Office, and Special Exhibition

The Friends of the NC Museum of Natural Sciences is looking for part-time staff who can work 15–25 hours/week. Museum Operation hours are Tuesdays–Sundays 10:00am–5:00pm, some nights and Holidays.

Please see the Retail Operations Associate position description for additional information, including skill and experience requirements.

Please send the requested information as directed in the position description to themuseumstore@naturalsciences.org.

Send all questions to themuseumstore@naturalsciences.org. Please do not call the Box Office.