Pain Research Technician, Veterinary Translational Lab

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Research Technician in the Olby Lab, Raleigh, to support translational pain research across the Gait Lab and related facilities. The role involves clinical and laboratory tasks, data analysis, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to advance pain assessment and treatment in veterinary medicine.

The position is full-time, with standard hours, and requires strong organizational and analytical skills, plus experience in veterinary or research settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary clinic or research environment preferred.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy and handling.
• Experience with gait analysis software or related research technologies.
• Strong organizational and data management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and translational research studies focused on pain management and pain assessment.
• Assist with the organization and execution of clinical trials, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and study coordination.
• Perform pain assessments and provide patient care support for clinical and laboratory research subjects.
• Collect, process, and analyze kinetic, behavioral, and laboratory research data in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with tissue collection and processing activities to support ongoing research initiatives.
• Support data entry, data management, and data analysis activities to ensure accurate and reliable research outcomes.
• Assist with maintaining compliance with IACUC protocols and research procedures.
• Learn to operate and maintain specialized research equipment used in gait labs and rodent behavior suites.
• Contribute to manuscript review and other research-related documentation activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Tools

Gait analysis software

Job description

NC State University is seeking a Research Technician in the Olby Lab, Raleigh, to support translational pain research across the Gait Lab and related facilities. The role involves clinical and laboratory tasks, data analysis, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to advance pain assessment and treatment in veterinary medicine.

The position is full-time, with standard hours, and requires strong organizational and analytical skills, plus experience in veterinary or research settings.