Microbiology Lab Research Technician – Metaproteomics

North Carolina State University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University’s Kleiner Lab, located in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Research Technician to support research on complex microbial communities and metaproteomics, reporting to the lab team for experiments and data generation for publications and grants.

You will help design and execute experiments, assist with lab management, safety documentation, and coordinating undergraduate research assistant schedules while maintaining high-quality research and

Qualifications

• Gene cloning for heterologous protein expression, protein purification, and enzyme assays.
• Operation of analytical HPLC and high-resolution, accurate-mass mass spectrometry systems for proteomics research, including instruments such as Thermo Exploris or Astral.
• Proteomics data analysis and basic Linux command-line skills for running bioinformatics tools.
• Fluorescence in situ hybridization, advanced microscopy, or related imaging techniques.
• Field research and/or ultracentrifugation using density gradients for subcellular fractionation.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple concurrent research projects and coordinate day-to-day research activities.
• Cultivate and maintain bacterial cultures and perform molecular and biochemical assays.
• Compile, analyze, and interpret experimental data to support research objectives.
• Contribute to research outcomes through publications, conference presentations, and grant development.

Skills

Gene cloning

Mass spectrometry

Linux command-line

FISH imaging

Ultracentrifugation

Tools

Thermo Exploris

Astral

HPLC

Job description

North Carolina State University’s Kleiner Lab, located in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Microbiology Laboratory Research Technician to support research on complex microbial communities and metaproteomics, reporting to the lab team for experiments and data generation for publications and grants.

You will help design and execute experiments, assist with lab management, safety documentation, and coordinating undergraduate research assistant schedules while maintaining high-quality research and