IPRL Research Technician

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off

12 Holidays Each Year

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University’s Intracellular Pathogens Research Laboratory (IPRL) is seeking a Research Technician to support laboratory workflows, culture handling, and molecular/serological assays in Raleigh, NC. The role emphasizes biosafety and data integrity within a dynamic research team.

You will contribute to infectious diseases research, manage data, assist with purchases, and collaborate across multiple levels of the lab to advance ongoing projects.

Qualifications

• Benchtop laboratory skills including pipetting and culturing.
• Prior experience or interest in infectious diseases research.
• Previous experience in a clinical/diagnostic laboratory setting.
• Customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory workflows and biosafety including handling bacterial cultures and cell cultures.
• Data management, reporting, and responding to research inquiries.
• Operations and purchasing support for reagents, equipment, and vendor communications.
• Team collaboration with students, postdocs, and researchers.

Skills

Benchtop lab skills

Infectious diseases research

Clinical/diagnostic lab experience

Customer service experience

Tools

Pipetting

DNA extraction

Molecular amplification

Job description

Title

IPRL Research Technician

Location & Hours

Raleigh, NC

Monday - Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Position Type: SHRA

Appointment: 12 Month Recurring

Salary

$43,000 - $50,000 (Anticipated Hiring Range)

$34,320 - $72,734 (Position Classification Salary Range)

Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Description

The Intracellular Pathogens Research Laboratory (IPRL) is seeking a Research Technician to assist in essential laboratory workflows, such as, processing bacterial cultures, cell cultures and performing molecular and serological assays.

Key Responsibilities

• Laboratory Workflows & Biosafety: process bacterial cultures, cell cultures and perform molecular and serological assays; research activities include working in a BSL3 biocontainment laboratory.
• Data Management & Reporting: exceptional computer skills are required for data entry, result reporting, data summaries, and responding to research inquiries.
• Operations & Purchasing Support: responsible for maintenance of the IPRL bacterial culture collection, processing requisitions that fall under the NCSU Marketplace, maintaining communications with vendor representatives concerning reagent and other purchases, equipment service agreements, equipment maintenance, laboratory cleanliness and safety.
• Team Collaboration:must possess excellent communication skills to be able to seamlessly interact with other members within the IPRL (undergraduate students, Ph. D. graduate students, research postdoctoral fellows and senior scientists) to address the research priorities of the laboratory.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Benchtop laboratory skills, i. e. pipetting, culturing bacteria, microscope competence, and ability to extract DNA and perform molecular amplification techniques.
• Prior experience or interest in infectious diseases research.
• Previous experience in a clinical/diagnostic laboratory setting.
• Customer service experience.

Required License or Certification: N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required: No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

EEO Statement

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail]. 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.