Research Technician - Journey

East Carolina University; Greenville (NC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

East Carolina University in Greenville, NC is seeking a Research Technician – Journey to manage the department’s student laboratories, prepare reagents, and maintain equipment. The role emphasizes lab set‑up, inventory control, and safe handling of biohazard materials in a BSL-2 context, with typical hours from 8:00 a.m.

to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. The position reports to the Department of Clinical Laboratory Science within Academic Affairs and offers a full‑time, benefited appointment

Responsibilities

• Manage the student laboratories, including set‑up/takedown and preparation of test samples, reagents, and media.
• Maintain inventory of reagents, supplies, and equipment.
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation; perform basic maintenance and repairs.
• Serve as departmental safety officer, including waste disposal and biohazard compliance.

Job description

Position Details

• Job Title: Research Technician - Journey
• Position Number: 975305
• Vacancy Open to: All Candidates
• Time-Limited: No
• Department Homepage: https://clinicallaboratoryscience.ecu.edu/
• Advertising Department: CLINICAL LAB SCIENCE
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Classification Title: 12501 Research Technician
• Competency Level: 2 - Journey
• Working Title: Research Technican - Journey
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Recruitment Range: $34,320 - $52,998
• Anticipated Hiring Range: $38,674 - $42,971
• Salary Grade Equivalency: MH06
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday
• Work Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Position Location (City): Greenville
• Job Category: Staff
• Job Open Date: 10/05/2026
• Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.: 10/13/2026
• Open Until Filled: No
• Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/97431

Be a Pirate!

East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.

Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn.

ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.

The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

Academic Affairs, led by the Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, comprises the university's colleges, schools and libraries, along with other academic support and administrative units. Academic Affairs works collaboratively to strengthen ECU's culture of academic excellence in line with our mission to be a national model for student success, public service and regional transformation.

The College of Health and Human Sciences at East Carolina University is dedicated to improving the health and quality of life of individuals, families, and communities across North Carolina and beyond. Through certificate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, the college prepares students to provide professional and clinical services, conduct impactful research, and develop innovative solutions that promote healthier lives. Through hands‑on learning in classrooms, clinics, laboratories, and community settings, students and faculty work together to advance excellence in education, research, and service. Graduates are empowered to pursue meaningful careers that improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance health and wellness.

The Department of Clinical Laboratory Science prepares students to provide quality clinical laboratory services through education, applied laboratory training, and clinical practice that support patient care and diagnostic testing.

Primary Purpose of Position

The position serves as the department's student laboratory manager, which includes preparation of all required laboratory reagents, media and supplies, set up and take down of all student laboratory sessions, maintenance of laboratory supply and equipment inventories, maintenance, use, and repair of laboratory instrumentation, and service as the department's safety officer, which includes proper disposal of biohazardous waste and chemicals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage the student laboratories, including set‑up/takedown of laboratory sessions as directed; preparation/procurement of test samples, reagents, microbiological media, and other supplies; maintenance of laboratory equipment; assist students as needed; operate within the constraints of a biohazard safety level II (BSL-2) laboratory, including proper waste disposal and using a steam sterilizer (60%)
• Provide general administrative support, including budget, travel, and other departmental or student‑related needs (20%)
• Maintain inventory of reagents, supplies, and equipment (15%)
• Serve as departmental safety officer (5%)

Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

Training and/or experience in a medical laboratory setting is preferred.

Alternate option

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.

Nondiscrimination Statement

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at [phone] (Voice/TTY) or [e-mail].

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.

Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity

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