Research Associate

North Carolina A&T State University; Greensboro (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accrued vacation and sick leave

Health benefits with state health plan

TSERS retirement system

12 paid holidays

Campus discounts

Job summary

North Carolina A&T State University is seeking a research-focused chemist to support and design activities for multiple projects within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences.

The role involves formulating sample prep and analysis methods, improving quality, and recommending solutions while reporting to the Analytical Services Laboratory Director.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Chemistry or related field (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills using HPLC with QDa, FLR, UV, RI detectors.
• Experience in sample extraction, standard prep, and chromatographic analysis.
• Proficiency with Waters Acquity UPLC and Empower 3 software; detectors as noted.
• Experience running and minor maintenance of instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute research activities for primary or secondary projects.
• Formulate methods for sample preparation and analysis.
• Suggest options to improve quality and propose solutions.
• Perform sample extraction and standard preparation for chromatographic analysis.
• Plan QC measures and procedures as part of the research protocol.
• Prepare budgets and estimates for supplies and equipment.

Skills

HPLC with QDa/FLR/UV/RI

Analytical chemistry

Independent work

Education

Master's degree in Chemistry (preferred)

PhD or Master’s with 5+ years lab experience

Tools

Waters Acquity UPLC

Empower 3 software

QDa/FLR/UV/RI detectors

SPE/EDGE sample prep

Job description

Position Overview

This position will support, design, develop and execute research activities for primary and secondary research projects within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will formulate research methods for sample preparation and analysis, suggest options for improving quality, and recommend solutions. The position reports directly to the Analytical Services Laboratory Director.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and execute research activities for primary or secondary research projects.
• Formulate research methods for sample preparation and analysis.
• Suggest options for improving quality and recommend solutions.
• Perform sample extraction and standard preparation required for chromatographic analysis.
• Plan and design specific quality control measures and procedures as part of research protocol.
• Gather information to prepare budgets and propose estimates for acquisition of supplies and equipment.
• Co‑author manuscripts and serve as primary presenter within department or at professional conferences.
• Collaborate with others to adapt experimental design based on data or literature review.
• Provide customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.

Qualifications

• Earned Master’s degree in Chemistry (preferred) or a discipline related to the area of assignment.
• Strong analytical skills using HPLC with QDa, FLR, UV and RI detectors.
• Experience in sample extraction, standard preparation, and chromatographic analysis.
• Proficiency with Waters Acquity UPLC with Empower 3 software and QDa, FLR, UV, and RI detectors.
• Experience running and conducting minor maintenance on instrumentation.
• PhD or Master’s degree with at least 5 years of laboratory chemistry and/or instrumentation experience.
• Competence in sample preparation using SPE, EDGE for liquid and gas chromatography.
• Critical thinking, judgment, decision‑making, literature search, and experimental design skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Benefits

• 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.

Remote / Hybrid Work

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

Equal Opportunity Statement

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.