Physiology Research Specialist (Lab & Data Lead)

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, seeks a highly capable individual to manage a scientific research laboratory within the Department of Physiology. You will design, conduct, and analyze experiments, supervise students and staff, and help prepare data and reports for extramural grant applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with RNA/protein extraction, PCR, histology, and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct, analyze, and validate animal and laboratory research studies (40%).
• Train personnel, oversee research activities, coordinate interns, and communicate findings (20%).
• Manage laboratory supplies, equipment, safety, compliance, and standard operating procedures (20%).
• Support departmental ordering, equipment, storage, maintenance, and asset inventory (20%).

Skills

RNA/protein extraction

Western blotting

PCR

Histology

Microscopy

Biochemical assays

Cellular/molecular concepts

Genotyping

Animal colony maintenance

Data collection & tabulation

Quantitative mathematics

Immunohistochemical procedures

Data analyses

Statistical procedures

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related discipline

Job description

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC, seeks a highly capable individual to manage a scientific research laboratory within the Department of Physiology. You will design, conduct, and analyze experiments, supervise students and staff, and help prepare data and reports for extramural grant applications.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field and experience with RNA/protein extraction, PCR, histology, and data analysis.