🧪 Now Hiring: Laboratory Assistant – Biological Research **Location:** Durham, NC **Pay:** $16–$17/hr. **Schedule:** Monday–Friday, Day Shift **Type:** Contract-to-Hire 🚨 **IMPORTANT: You must be comfortable working with insects.** **🔍 What You’ll Do:** + Assist scientists with **biological experiments** + **Rear and culture insects** for crop technology studies + Support insect-rearing teams and track progress + Follow set instructions and lab protocols + Record data, **clean equipment** , maintain **lab cleanliness** **✅ You’re a Good Fit If You:** + Don’t mind working with bugs 🐛 (Seriously— **this is a must** !) + Can follow **clear instructions** and repeat tasks precisely + Are reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a lab setting + Have **any** of the following: + Experience in a **lab, insectary, or greenhouse** + An **associate’s or bachelor’s degree** (helpful, not mandatory) **📌 Quick Facts:** + **No solo research** — you’ll work under direct supervision + **Experience with insect-plant studies?** That’s a big plus + Training is provided — just bring your focus and willingness to learn! **🚀 Apply Now if You're Ready to:** + Jumpstart your lab career + Work with a global leader in agricultural innovation + Grow into a long-term role through this **contract-to-hire** opportunity **Adecco Healthcare and Life Sciences** is proud to support cutting-edge scientific work in a collaborative, growth-focused environment. **Pay Details:** $16.50 to $17.00 per hour Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.adecco.com/en-us/candidate-privacy The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: + The California Fair Chance Act + Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance + Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers + San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance