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Temporary Marine Research Technician - Morehead City, NC

North Carolina State University

$25/hr

United States, North Carolina, Morehead City

303 College Circle (Show on map)

May 19, 2026

Position Information

Posting Number	PG195996TM
Position Number	11ASO3706
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	Field research in support of studies of marine fishes.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State	Morehead City, NC
Department	Applied Ecology

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Marine Research Technician - Morehead City, NC

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	10-20/hrs per week
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Combination of training and experience required to perform the duties
Department Required Skills	Experience using and servicing electric and manual fishing reels Fish trap building and deployment experience Small boat handling experience Experience tagging and handling live fish Knot tying and rope splicing experience Experience working in open ocean environments Experience using marine electronics to navigate, communicate with other boats/coast guard (VHF radio), and find fish Experience driving pickup trucks and trailering boats
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	n/a
Required License or Certification	Valid driver's license
Valid NC Driver's License required?	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$25/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	05/18/2026

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/230735

EEO

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