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Research Specialist

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North Carolina State University

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Category: Admin-Laboratory and Research
Application Deadline:

Job Description

Posting Number

PG194268SP

Internal Recruitment

No

Working Title

Research Specialist

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with education & experience

Work Schedule

The work schedule will vary upon research needs.

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Department of Clinical Sciences

About the Department

The Intestinal Regenerative Medicine Laboratory is within the Department of Clinical Sciences (DOCS), administered by the College of Veterinary Medicine at NC State University.
The Gonzalez Lab is a basic/translational research lab at North Carolina State University that studies: (1) ischemia/reperfusion injury, (2) mechanisms by which intestinal stem cells mediate epithelial repair, and (3) improved means to determine tissue viability following injury. We focus on utilizing large animal, predominantly porcine and equine, models in our work.

The Department of Clinical Sciences (DOCS) is dedicated to excellence in educating and training veterinarians and comparative biomedical scientists, furthering health care and wellness through discovery and clinical research, providing outstanding and compassionate medical care to a diverse range of animal patients, effectively engaging animal-owning public, government, and industry partners, and providing leadership in integrating biomedical sciences to advance One Health.

Essential Job Duties

The primary role of this position will be to perform research projects focused on improving the outcome for patients who require intestinal transplantation.

The projects involve benchtop cell culture experiments (2D and 3D intestinal stem cell culture), flow cytometry, immunofluorescence, ex-vivo normothermic machine perfusion, and studies using surgical pig models.

Main Duties Include:

Monitoring an intestinal allograft during normothermic machine perfusion
Participating in live animal surgeries related to the research project
Collecting and processing intestinal samples

In addition to research-related duties, the individual will be responsible for providing back-up support for graduate student and post-doctoral student projects.

Other Responsibilities

Other responsibilities may include providing clinical support to patients when needed and other duties related to the research.

Minimum Experience/Education

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Other Required Qualifications

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
Experience in a biology or Biomedical Sciences laboratory setting

Preferred Qualifications

General knowledge of laboratory equipment and procedures
Accurate record-keeping, and data collection
Ability to multitask
Ability to work both independently and in a team
Ability to coordinate various resources

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

No

Job Open Date

10/09/2024

Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)

10/16/2024

Special Instructions

Please include cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

Position Number

00110491

Position Type

SHRA

Position Classification Band Title

Research Specialist

Position Classification Band Level

Contributing

Position Classification Salary Range

$ 45,454 - $ 109,409

Salary Grade Equivalency

GN10

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 competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position

No

Department Id

195001 - Dept of Clinical Sciences

AA/EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University 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.

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