Research Associate - Metabolism & Intestinal Stem Cells

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Flexible Spending Account

Retirement Programs

Disability Plans

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

NC State University in Raleigh, NC, invites applications for a Research Associate in Burclaff Lab. The role focuses on metabolism and cellular energetics in intestinal stem cells using animal models and primary human intestinal stem cell cultures.

You will advance research operations, execute experiments, and assist with lab management, inventory, and data organization, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree, or Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of independent research.
• Experience in mammalian primary cell culture and maintaining cell lines.
• Strong molecular biology and biochemistry techniques.
• Experience with mouse colony management and in vivo experiments.
• Ability to organize data, drafts, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Advance research operations and execute experiments across mouse models, cell lines, and primary cultures.
• Assist with laboratory management, inventory tracking, and equipment oversight.
• Maintain data logs and ensure compliance with safety SOPs and protocols.
• Organize research data, draft/edit documents, contribute to publications and grants.

Skills

Mammalian primary cell culture

Molecular biology techniques

Biochemical assays

In vivo research

Laboratory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years independent research

Post-Baccalaureate degree

Tools

PCR

RT-qPCR

Gel electrophoresis

Immunofluorescence

Immunohistochemistry

Tissue sectioning

Job description

NC State University in Raleigh, NC, invites applications for a Research Associate in Burclaff Lab. The role focuses on metabolism and cellular energetics in intestinal stem cells using animal models and primary human intestinal stem cell cultures.

You will advance research operations, execute experiments, and assist with lab management, inventory, and data organization, with a Monday–Friday schedule and occasional overtime.