Research Associate — Metabolism & Stem Cell Lab

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

Retirement programs

Paid time off

Job summary

North Carolina State University’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences in Raleigh invites applications for the Research Associate‑Burclaff Lab. The role advances research operations, rationales, and experiments across mouse models, cell lines, and primary human intestinal cultures.

The position also entails lab management tasks, inventory tracking, equipment oversight, and day‑to‑day organization to keep a busy, collaborative lab environment productive.

Qualifications

• Relevant post‑Baccalaureate degree, or relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 3 or more years of independent research experience.
• Experience in mammalian primary cell culture, molecular biology and biochemistry techniques, and mouse colony management.
• Preferred: ability to work with animals, strong computer skills and troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Primary Cell Culture Management: Establish, propagate, and maintain mammalian primary cell cultures and established cell lines using aseptic techniques.
• Molecular & Biochemical Assays: Perform molecular biology and biochemical assays including DNA/RNA/protein extraction, PCR, RT-qPCR, gel electrophoresis, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, and live image analysis.
• Animal Model Care & In Vivo Research: Oversee mouse colony operations, including handling, breeding, weaning, genotyping, tissue collection, and in vivo experiments.
• Laboratory Operations & Instrumentation: Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment; manage inventory and data logs; ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Mammalian primary cell culture

Molecular biology

Mouse colony management

Computer skills

Education

Post‑Baccalaureate or Bachelor’s degree + 3+ years research

Job description

North Carolina State University’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences in Raleigh invites applications for the Research Associate‑Burclaff Lab. The role advances research operations, rationales, and experiments across mouse models, cell lines, and primary human intestinal cultures.

The position also entails lab management tasks, inventory tracking, equipment oversight, and day‑to‑day organization to keep a busy, collaborative lab environment productive.