Research Specialist-Battle Lab

Posting Number:

PG193988SP

Internal Recruitment:

No

Working Title:

Research Specialist-Battle Lab

Anticipated Hiring Range:

$45,454 - $60,000

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm, may include some weekend/evenings & possible holidays - project dependant

Job Location:

Raleigh, NC

Department:

194001 - Dept Molecular Biomedical Sciences

About the Department:

North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (NC State CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians, veterinarian scientists, and biomedical scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.
The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at the NC State CVM trains veterinarians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in research-based careers focused on discovering new information about animal and human health and disease and using those findings to enhance animal and human health and wellbeing.

Essential Job Duties:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the coordination of research within the behavioral medicine laboratory.
The Battle lab examines digestive diseases through a developmental biology lens. Using cutting-edge molecular and cellular biology tools in the context of animal and organoid model systems, they seek to delineate fundamental mechanisms of gastrointestinal development and disease. The long-term goal is to apply the knowledge gained to gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, metaplasia such as Barrett’s esophagus, and cancer, to generate new therapeutic drugs and engineered tissues for transplantation.Their group has strong connections with gastrointestinal researchers at UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University through the NIH funded Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease (CGIBD).
Primary duties include but are not limited to:

• Use molecular biology and histology techniques with mouse and human cells as well as with mouse and human tissues.
• Provide support in managing mouse colonies for the lab including basic husbandry tasks, genotyping, and collection of tissue for downstream analyses.
• Prepare cell culture medias and maintain cell lines including pluripotent stem cells, primary cells, 3D organoid cultures, and established cell lines from mouse, rat, or human origin.
• Record completed and accurate laboratory methods and results in an online laboratory notebook.
• Use appropriate tools and software to document and analyze collected data.
• Communicate summaries of experimental results to the lab staff and principal investigator.
• Assist with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays.
• Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff.
• Oversee ordering and maintaining supply of inventories.
• Operate, calibrate and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.
• Prepare solutions and necessary reagents following established protocols and techniques.
  

The selected candidate will work under the direct guidance of Dr. Michele Battle and a senior lab member. Candidates should be willing to take initiative to help achieve laboratory goals, demonstrate good organizational and time management skills, and be able to work independently as well as cooperatively to achieve lab goals.
We hope you will consider joining us!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:

• Experience working with rodents preferred.
• Experience working with and handling DNA, RNA, and protein samples preferred
• Experience with cell culture preferred.
• Experience with microscopy preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

N/A

Required License or Certification:

NA

Valid NC Driver's License required:

No

Commercial Driver's License Required?:

No

Job Open Date:

05/07/2024

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.):

05/14/2024

Special Instructions:

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

Position Number:

00110802

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:

GN08

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:

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:

Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Non Mandatory - Emergency Event

Time Limited Position:

No

Department Id:

194001 - Dept Molecular Biomedical Scie

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.
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