RCMI Clinical Research Associate/Lab Manager

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Health benefits

Retirement plan (TSERS)

Professional development

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University seeks a RCMI Clinical Research Associate / Lab Manager to support NIH-funded brain health and cardiometabolic research. The role combines clinical data collection, lab oversight, and staff training within the CMX-Lab, handling a 200-participant stratified cohort and integrating microbiota and gut-derived biomarkers.

You will contribute to research excellence, community engagement, and the growth of NC A&T’s RCMI Center while coordinating high-level

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in kinesiology, exercise physiology, nursing, physical therapy, PA studies, or related field from an accredited institution.
• 2–3 years of direct experience in human-subject data collection, clinical trial coordination, or lab operations.
• Alternative: relevant bachelor’s plus extensive clinical data collection experience.

Skills

Clinical data collection

Lab operations

REDCap/Qualtrics

IRB updates

Team training

Education

Master’s degree in kinesiology or related health science

Tools

REDCap

Qualtrics

SPSS/SAS/R

Job description

Posting Details

Classification Information

Classification Type

EHRA

Primary Purpose of Position

North Carolina A& State University (NC A&T) is soliciting applications for the position of the RCMI Clinical Research Associate / Lab Manager. The RCMI positions will support the successful implementation, administration, operations of a health disparities research center funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) under the Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) mechanism. The RCMI at NC A&T will initially focus on brain health and cardiometabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, hypertension, and cardiovascular disorders. The RCMI Clinical Research Associate / Lab Manager plays a central operational and scientific role in executing a high-impact, multidisciplinary research project investigating how gut microbiota composition and intestinal permeability mediate early cardiometabolic pathophysiology and risk factors across the Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) continuum. Supported by an NIH R01 subaward under the NCAT Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) mechanism, this position integrates high-level clinical research data collection, laboratory operations oversight, and personnel training. The CardioMetabolic eXercise Laboratory (CMX -Lab) conducts cutting-edge translational human research in collaboration with nanoengineering and microbiota experts. Focusing on a stratified-risk cohort of 200 participants from underrepresented populations in the greater Greensboro region, the lab uses gold-standard physiological techniques to unpack the complex connections between metabolic flexibility, microvascular blood flow, leaky gut biomarkers, and neurocognitive decline. The incumbent is expected to contribute to a culture of excellence, innovation, collaboration, and community engagement while supporting the growth and sustainability of the RCMI Center as a nationally recognized leader in health disparities research, research capacity development, and health equality advancement.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade and was recognized at the number 1 public HBCU by Forbes in 2026. With an enrollment of over 15,700 students in Fall 2026, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master’s programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America’s top producer of Black graduates in STEM bachelor’s degree graduates, including Engineering and Agricultural Sciences, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master’s degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master’s degrees in engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation. Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie’s earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher‑education economic driver in North Carolina’s PiedmontTriad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network. The Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences comprises six departments and the School of Nursing. The College offers the following undergraduate degree programs: Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Services Management, Kinesiology, Nursing, Psychology, Social Work, and Sociology. At the graduate level, the College offers five graduate degree programs including the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (PA program), Master of Social Work (MSW), Master of Science in Health Psychology and PhD in Social Work, PhD in Applied Psychology, and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The HCHHS is also home to the Center of Excellence for Integrative Health Disparities and Equity Research (CIHDER), a hub for multidisciplinary research and community engagement efforts to alleviate health disparities. Establishment of the NIH‑funded Research Centers at Minority Institutions (RCMI) is also underway with an initial focus on brain‑health associated health disparities research and community engagement. The HCHHS capitalizes on the synergistic relationships between these departments to develop advanced academic programming, enhance the mentoring of trainees, and conduct collaborative multidisciplinary research and scholastic activity. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) funded Research Centers in Minority Institutions (RCMI) Center is housed within the Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences and serves as a hub for multidisciplinary team‑science driven health disparities research. The goals for the RCMI at NC A&T include enhancing research infrastructure, promoting interdisciplinary collaborations, supporting investigator development, and engaging with underserved communities in research and promoting the adoption of emerging technologies to alleviate health disparities. Through partnerships with faculty, students, healthcare organizations, community stakeholders, government agencies, and academic collaborators, the Center serves as a catalyst for scientific discovery and innovation while supporting the University’s strategic goals of increasing research capacity, expanding extramural funding, developing future research leaders, and improving health outcomes in North Carolina and beyond.

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree (MS/ MSN ) in kinesiology, exercise physiology, nursing, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, or a closely related human health-science discipline from an appropriately accredited institution.
• Experience: Minimum of two (2) to three (3) years of direct experience in human-subject data collection, clinical trial coordination, or human physiology laboratory operations.
• A combination of a relevant Bachelor’s degree and extensive specialized clinical data collection experience may be considered.

Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education

Advanced Degree: PhD in Exercise Physiology, Metabolic Endocrinology, Cardiovascular Sciences, or a related clinical research discipline.

Advanced Technical Skills

• Proven proficiency placing IV lines, drawing blood, and handling BSL-2 human specimen processing (centrifugation, aliquoting).
• Technical experience with microfluidics, basic bench assays, or running ELISA biomarker kits.
• Highly proficient with electronic data entry software, specifically REDCap or Qualtrics database systems.
• Familiarity with clinical regulatory processes, executing IRB updates, and working with statistical packages (SPSS, SAS, R).

Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies.

On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site)

Position Information

• Working Title: RCMI Clinical Research Associate/Lab Manager
• Position Number: 009856
• Recruitment Salary Range: Commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Time Limited - Full-time
• Tenure Track: No
• If Time Limited, Appointment Length: 02/28/2031
• Organizational Division: Kinesiology
• Organizational Location: College of Health and Human Sciences
• Organizational Unit: Kinesiology

Posting Detail Information

• Posting Number: EPA3230
• Open Date: 10/08/2026
• Open Until Filled: Yes
• Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search
• Date Position Available: November 2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna – State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex – Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans – 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid workarrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C.A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2-hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.