Research Specialist - Stem Cells & Imaging Lab

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Job summary

NC State University’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences seeks a proactive Research Specialist to support the Burclaff Lab. The role involves maintaining human intestinal organoids, managing mouse colonies, performing molecular assays, and contributing to manuscripts and grant proposals. You will help drive translational research from bench to publication.

The position offers opportunities to expand technical expertise and advance careers in biomedical research within NC State CVM.

Responsibilities

• Advance High-Dimensional Stem Cell Models: Master and maintain human intestinal organoids and established cell lines using aseptic techniques.
• Drive In Vivo Research & Colony Operations: Manage mouse colony logistics including breeding, genotyping, tissue collection.
• Execute Molecular & Imaging Discovery: Perform DNA/RNA/protein extractions, RT-qPCR, tissue sectioning, immunofluorescence/IHC, and live-cell imaging.
• Contribute to Scientific Publishing: Help draft manuscripts, reports, grants, and conference presentations.
• Power Daily Lab Operations: Maintain instrumentation, manage inventory, and ensure lab safety and compliance.

Job description

NC State University’s Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences seeks a proactive Research Specialist to support the Burclaff Lab. The role involves maintaining human intestinal organoids, managing mouse colonies, performing molecular assays, and contributing to manuscripts and grant proposals. You will help drive translational research from bench to publication.

The position offers opportunities to expand technical expertise and advance careers in biomedical research within NC State CVM.