Research Scholar
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- NC State University
- Location
- Raleigh, NC
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- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
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Internal Recruitment :No
Working Title:Research Scholar
Anticipated Hiring Range:Commensurate with Experience
Work Schedule:Flexible
Job Location:Raleigh, NC
Department :Department of Clinical Sciences
About the Department:The NC State Department of Clinical Sciences (DoCS) at the College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM), one of the highest rated veterinary schools in the country, is dedicated to excellence in educating and training veterinarians and comparative biomedical scientists, furthering health care and wellness through discovery and clinical research and providing outstanding and compassionate medical care to a diverse range of animals. Furthermore, DoCS and the CVM aim to effectively engage the animal-owning public, government, and industry partners, and provide leadership in integrating biomedical sciences to advance the One Health initiative.
The Vector-borne Disease Diagnostic Laboratory (VBDDL) in DoCS is a world renowned, diagnostic and research laboratory with a mission to provide quality answers to diagnostic questions and advance our understanding of the epidemiological and clinicopathological effects of vector-borne diseases in animals. Our group consists of board-certified veterinary specialists, scientific researchers, technicians, technologists, postdoctoral scholars, and graduate students collaborating to improve animal health through knowledge, discovery and diagnosis of vector-borne diseases.
The Research Scholar position with the VBDDL will support our team by developing and maintaining high quality diagnostic assays while managing a small group of Medical Technicians/Technologists who serve veterinary clients and researchers. This individual will also manage a multi-user biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) laboratory for NC State that resides at the CVM.
Research (40%): Within the VBDDL, our diagnostic assays, antigens and controls are developed and validated as a component of our research. We expect the Research Scholar to apply their experience working with antibodies, proteins, peptides and nucleic acids, including ELISA and molecular assay development to design and validate innovative new vector-borne pathogen diagnostic assays for client-owned, domesticated, and exotic animals. This person will be required to work with vector-borne pathogens in clinical samples, cultures, and in vitro assays and will apply their specialized knowledge to a variety of complex laboratory procedures and techniques. They will apply in-depth knowledge of laboratory equipment and instrumentation, including robots for liquid handling and sample processing. Specific laboratory skills that may be applied include PCR (qPCR, RT-PCR, dPCR), DNA sequence analysis, ELISA, Immunofluorescent antibody assay (IFA) production and evaluation, Western Blot, and mammalian cell and bacterial cultures. If there is interest from the Research Scholar, this position could include attending pertinent scientific conferences, manuscript authorship and assistance in writing grant proposals for the acquisition of research grant funding.
Leadership (40%): The Research Scholar will supervise and provide leadership to 5-6 skilled Medical Technicians/ Technologists in the VBDDL to support them in maintaining smooth diagnostic testing operations, interpretating abnormal results, and problem solving. Our Medical Technicians /Technologist are responsible for processing and testing a high volume of animal sample submissions, performing quality control assessments, and reporting results to clients. Furthermore, this team also assists with assay development, validation, troubleshooting and research projects for researchers and Principal Investigators (PI) within the VBDDL. The Research Scholar will assess performance and implement professional growth plans for their team.
BSL-3 Management (20%): The Research Scholar will be responsible for the operation of a specialized BSL-3 biocontainment laboratory. This position will manage the facilities, equipment, and supplies for the BSL-3 lab. We expect this person to apply knowledge of virologic, immunologic, and other microbiology principles and to serve as the authority on biocontainment concerns within the BSL-3 lab. The person will act as liaison with PIs, BSL-3 laboratory users, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), vendors and the BSL-3 lab director to ensure streamlined collaborative research efforts. Additional specific duties include annual review of the Biosafety Manual with the EHS Biosafety Officer, participate in annual inspections of the facility to satisfy institutional and federal regulations, train prospective researchers in BSL-3 biosafety procedures and establish criteria by which access is authorized, and maintain appropriate records for certification of unit under CDC and federal guidelines.
The Research Scholar position will require clear and effective communication, a collaborative nature, demonstrated collegiality, and a commitment to growth of the CVM and VBDDL.
- Relevant Ph.D degree (or relevant terminal degree), or relevant Master’s degree with at least 5 years of formal post-degree professional work experience. In rare instances, an individual with a comparable professional experience but less than a master’s degree, plus 8 years of exceptional relevant professional experience. May require terminal degree and licensure.
- Knowledge of biosafety in handling pathogens, laboratory equipment, instrumentation, and terminology
- Competent in assay development, troubleshooting and establishing SOPs
- Excellent communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to lead and supervise a team of researchers and technologists while maintaining a collaborative and productive environment.
- Proven experience working in or managing a diagnostic or research laboratory, with a strong understanding of serological (IFA and ELISA) and molecular diagnostic techniques, and experience working with antibodies, proteins and nucleic acids.
- Have prior experience with high throughput laboratory equipment, including liquid handling and DNA extraction robots.
- Possess a solid understanding of research principles, assay development, laboratory processes, data collection and analysis.
- Post graduate degree related to the scientific or medical field.
Required License(s) or Certification(s):
n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required:No
Commercial Driver's License required:No
Job Open Date:01/28/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants:Please submit cover letter, C/V, and contact information for three professional references.
Position Number:00060438
Position Type:EPS/SAAO
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week):1.00
Appointment:12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather:Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events:Mandatory - Medical Emergencies
Department ID:195001 - Department 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 Equal Opportunity.
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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NC State: Think and Do
NC State was founded with a purpose: to create economic, societal and intellectual prosperity for the people of North Carolina and the country. We began as a land-grant institution teaching the agricultural and mechanical arts. Today, we're a pre-eminent research enterprise with 12 colleges excelling in all major academic fields.
Our 34,000 high-performing students take what they learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world by conducting research, working in internships and co-ops, and performing acts of world-changing service. That experiential education ensures that they leave here ready to lead the workforce. NC State's 13:1 student-faculty ratio is one of the reasons why we're the best college for your money in North Carolina (Money) and the No. 5 best value among public universities nationally (U.S. News & World Report).
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NC State is one of only two universities in the nation leading two National Science Foundation Engineering Research Centers — one developing wearable, self-powered health monitors, and the other researching smart-grid technology. We’re also leading interdisciplinary efforts to curb nuclear proliferation, help farmers confront climate change and build a new American manufacturing sector.
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NC State’s 9,000 faculty and staff are world leaders in their fields, bridging the divides between academic disciplines and training high-caliber students to meet tomorrow’s challenges. NC State students won two Goldwater scholarships, five Fulbright scholarships, one Churchill scholarship and a record-breaking 25 National Science Foundation graduate research fellowships in the 2016-2017 academic year. In addition, 25 faculty are members of the National Academies.
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More than 130 years after its creation, NC State continues to make its founding purpose a reality. Every day, our career-ready graduates and world-leading faculty make the fruits of learning and discovery available to people across the state, throughout the nation and around the world.
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