Research Specialist - Contributing

East Carolina University

$45,454 - $60,191

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 16, 2024

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Research Specialist - Contributing
Position Number	957783
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	No
Department Homepage	https://anatomy-cellbiology.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	ANATOMY & CELL BIOLOGY
Division	ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title	12502 Research Specialist
Competency Level	1 - Contributing
Working Title	Research Specialist
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$45,454 - $60,191
Anticipated Hiring Range	$45,454 - $53,449
Salary Grade Equivalency	GN08
Work Schedule	Monday-Friday
Work Hours	8:00am - 5:00pm
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Job Category	Staff - Medical
Organizational Unit Overview	The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is dedicated to the discovery, development, and promotion of biomedical knowledge involving cell biology and the anatomical sciences of Gross Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy, Histology, and Neuroanatomy. Through this mission, we aim to improve human health through innovative educational programs and excellence in research and scholarly activities in a dynamic and diverse learning community.
Job Duties	This position will provide comprehensive educational and technical support for a research team working under the direction of a principal investigator in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. A primary responsibility of this position will be to introduce and train all incoming students and staff to protocols in molecular cell biology and biochemistry that are employed in the pursuit of our research objectives. Additional responsibilities include the development and validation of emerging new technologies in biomedical research, supervision of the laboratory cell culture facility and management of the project budget/acquisitions, and documentation of experimental and administrative protocols. The technician performs molecular laboratory assays to address scientific questions posed by the laboratory including protein, DNA, and RNA isolations, gel electrophoresis, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry, light and fluorescence microscopy, cell culture techniques and cell functional assays, PCR and quantitative RT-PCR, ELISAs, immunoprecipitation and western blotting, sample preparation for omics screening (next-generation sequencing and mass spectrometry). (40%) The technician is responsible for genotyping transgenic mice, and maintaining detailed inventory records for breeding purposes and experimental group assignments. The technician is also responsible for inducing relevant disease models, which includes handling and injecting mice, assessing clinical parameters quantifying differences with statistical software, and collecting tissues and cells for downstream analyses. (30%) The technician will maintain an up-to-date notebook of experiments and protocols, which will be written in a user-friendly style sufficient for the training of other students, staff, and trainees. In addition, experimental results will be properly documented and figures prepared for publication. (10%) The technician is responsible for laboratory supervision. This involves procurement of supplies for experiments as needed by lab personnel, maintaining inventory of needed supplies, cost accounting by tracking lab expenditures, maintaining current MSDS files for hazardous chemicals, and tracking equipment maintenance. (10%) An essential responsibility of this position is to instruct all laboratory personnel in the methods employed for conducting established experimental protocols. As the need arises, the employee is expected to innovate and adopt additional new methodologies. (10%)
Minimum Education/Experience	Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Experience in a research lab.
License or Certification required by the Department	None
Special Instructions to Applicant	Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section. If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment). Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Job Open Date	12/16/2024
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.	01/02/2025
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/74923
Alternate option	If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.