Research Technician – Journey Position Available In Pitt, North Carolina

Research Technician

• Journey
  Position Number 400533
  Vacancy Open to All Candidates
  Time-Limited Yes
  Department Homepage pharmacology-toxicology.

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PHARMACOLOGY &TOXICOLOGY

Division ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title 12501 Research Technician
Competency Level 2

• Journey
  Working Title Research Technician
  Number of Vacancies 1
  Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0
  Full Time or Part Time Full Time
  Recruitment Range $34,320
• $52,998
  Anticipated Hiring Range $34,320
• $40,000
  Salary Grade Equivalency GN06
  Work Schedule M-F
  Work Hours 8-5
  Position Location (City) Greenville
  Job Category Staff
• Medical
  Organizational Unit Overview ECU is in Greenville, a city of 90,000 residents in the coastal region of North Carolina.

Greenville offers a growing, vibrant college-town atmosphere, a temperate climate, and outstanding cultural and outdoor recreational opportunities, along with affordable costs of living (www.greenvillenc.gov). ECU is a member of the 17-campus University of North Carolina system, dedicated to serving our state and its people through world-class teaching, outreach, service, research, and scholarship. The Department of Pharmacology consists of 13 full-time faculty members, nine full-time research technicians, three postdoctoral scientists, two full-time administrative staff, and 13 graduate students. The department teaches pharmacology, therapeutics, and toxicology to medical, dental, graduate, and nursing students. A wide variety of specialized courses are also taught for graduate students. The educational objective of the department is to provide a sound basic foundation upon which medical and dental students may build rational approaches to drug therapy regardless of the area of clinical specialization. The graduate program through the Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacology and Toxicology Concentration, is broadly based to prepare students for careers in academics, research, government, industry, and medicine. Job Duties The Research Technician will assist in executing experiments, including but not limited to: Sample preparation, data collection, and analysis related to environmental research;
Molecular biology techniques include transformations, protein expression, purification, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, and ELISA;
Analytical characterization techniques, including mass spectroscopy;
Animal handling, including oral gavage, tissue dissection, and routine care/husbandry;
Processing and analyzing human samples for research studies;
Laboratory troubleshooting, protocol optimization, and problem-solving to ensure successful experiments;
Routine laboratory maintenance includes cleaning, organization, and proper sanitation procedures; and,
Maintaining accurate and detailed records of all work performed. Minimum Education/Experience Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. License or Certification required by statute or regulation N/A Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education Experience in a laboratory or research setting.
Experience with laboratory equipment and instrumentation.
Experience observing, collecting, and recording data.
Knowledge of lab safety and sanitation procedures.
Experience in animal handling. 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 05/21/2025
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. 05/28/2025
Open Until Filled No