Research Specialist - Contributing
- Employer
- East Carolina University
- Location
- Greenville, NC
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- Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Research Specialist - Contributing
Position Number:965770
Vacancy Open to:All Candidates
Time-Limited:No
Department Homepage:www.ecu.edu/physiology
Advertising Department:PHYSIOLOGY
Division:Health Sciences
Classification Title:12502 Research Specialist
Competency Level:1 - Contributing
Working Title:Research Specialist
Number of Vacancies:1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE):1.00
Full Time or Part Time:Full Time
Recruitment Range:$36,363 - $53,449
Anticipated Hiring Range:$37,500 - $41,250
Salary Grade Equivalency:GN08
Work Schedule:M-F
Work Hours:8-5
Position Location (City):Greenville
Job Category:Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview:The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has a three-fold mission. First, education of medical students, with an emphasis on the training of rural primary care physicians. Secondly, is training of residents in primary care and specialty areas. Finally, training graduate students and post-doctoral fellows for careeers in medical research. The Department of Physiology is one of six basic science departments at the Brody School of Medicine. Physiology includes 22 faculty members, 13 staff members including technicians and administrative personnel, 2 post doctoral fellows, and 8 graduate students. The department supports the three missions of the School of Medicine. In addition to medical students, the Physiology Department also provides formal classroom instruction to students in nursing, nurse anesthetist, and physician assistant programs. Coursework is offered throughout the year. Graduate students in doctoral and masters degree programs also receive one-on-one, laboratory-based instruction. The Physiology Department maintains a vigorous research program spanning the slope of physiological disciplines. Research is a major activity of the Department of Physiology, and represents greater than 50% of total faculty effort. Physiology is a central biomedical discipline, important to many medically-related fields. As such, the Department is currently working with several other departments in joint degree programs, including the Bioenergetics Program, in conjunction with the Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, and the Human Performance Labs. Department faculty actively collaborate with faculty in other departments througout the School of Medicine, as well as with several other universities in the United States. The Department of Physiology is located on the sixth floor of the Brody School of Medicine. It consists of 60,000 sq. feet of laboratory and office space. The Department also occupies space in the Warren Life Sciences Building. The department currently has a budget in excess of 1.7 million in state funds and over 1.2 million in grant funds annually, with several additional grants currently submtted for funding.
Job Duties :The Department of Physiology in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University seeks a highly motivated and qualified research laboratory technician to assist with experiments designed to investigate the biochemical, molecular, cellular, and functional effects of myocardial infarction. The incumbent will possess the ability to manage projects, plan and execute experiments alone or in conjunction with others, and modify/develop procedures as needed. Duties include but are not limited to data collection, documentation, and analysis as well as laboratory and equipment maintenance, safety, and management. The incumbent will need to demonstrate and model effective communication, mental concentration, self-motivation, and troubleshooting skills. Work may also include the training and supervision of staff, students and others in performing specific techniques/experiments and willingness to meet on-call obligations as needed. A science background and experience with a combination of techniques such as colony management, processing rodent tissues for western blotting, ELISAs, histology and immunohistochemistry and imaging, qPCR, cell culture, ex vivo isolated organelle, cell, and metabolic assays, and mass spectrometry is preferred. Experience with statistical methods, construction of graphical images, and data interpretation as well as budgeting and researching pertinent information is also preferred and the ability to draw inferences and participation in scientific writing is desirable.
Minimum Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation:N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:Master’s degree
License or Certification required by the Department:N/A
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:07/15/2021
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. :07/26/2021
Open Until Filled:No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting:https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42865
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.
AA/EOE:East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. 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 Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
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.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information:If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources 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.
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