Research Technician - Olby Lab

North Carolina State University; North Carolina; On-site; USD 49,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Job summary

North Carolina State University seeks a Research Technician for the Olby Lab to support translational pain research in veterinary medicine. The role involves clinical and laboratory work, data collection, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team in a lab-focused environment in Raleigh, NC.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule with standard daytime hours, a salary in the anticipated range, and opportunities to contribute to meaningful pain assessment and treatment research.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Background in veterinary clinic or research environment preferred.
• Knowledge of animal handling and tissue collection activities.
• Familiarity with gait analysis software or related research technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and translational research studies focused on pain management.
• Assist with organization and execution of clinical trials including recruitment and scheduling.
• Perform pain assessments and provide patient care support for research subjects.
• Collect, process, and analyze kinetic, behavioral, and laboratory data.
• Assist with tissue collection and processing for ongoing research.
• Maintain accurate data management and contribute to manuscript reviews.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC protocols and research procedures.
• Learn to operate specialized gait lab and rodent behavior equipment.
• Provide general lab support and coordination as needed.

Job description

Posting Details

Job Posting Information

Posting Number PG195185SP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Research Technician - Olby Lab

Anticipated Hiring Range $49,000 to $57,000, commensurate on experience

Work Schedule Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Job Location Raleigh, NC

Department Department of Clinical Sciences

About The Department

The Department of Clinical Sciences has 60 faculty members, 59 residents, interns, and post-doctoral fellows, 23 graduate students, and 24 research technicians and 3 administrative staff. The department provides learning opportunities within the four-year veterinary curriculum (educational information) and through continuing education for practitioners. Within the Veterinary Health Complex, faculty and staff provide care for patients, teach veterinary students, and provide advanced training for interns and residents. Faculty are very active in research programs to improve the health and welfare of animals and people. The Comparative Biomedical Sciences graduate program allows graduate students to focus their research in the areas of cell biology, infectious diseases, pharmacology, pathology, and population medicine. Other graduate programs with which departmental faculty are affiliated include programs in immunology, physiology, toxicology and functional genomics. Faculty are also involved with the Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Biology graduate program.

Wolfpack Perks And Benefits

What we offer:

• Medical , Dental , and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & recreation membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Translational Research in Pain team is seeking a Research Technician who is passionate about advancing pain management through innovative clinical and basic research. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful studies that improve pain assessment and treatment approaches in veterinary medicine while working alongside an interdisciplinary research team in a collaborative laboratory environment.

In this role, you will support scientifically rigorous research activities across the Gait Lab, Lascelles RB Lab, and the Lascelles/Mishra Rodent Behavior Suite while gaining hands-on experience in clinical research, laboratory techniques, patient care activities, and data analysis. Additionally, you get to work closely with an interdisciplinary research team to help advance translational pain research and contribute to studies focused on improving pain assessment and treatment approaches in veterinary medicine.

Key Responsibilities

• Support clinical and translational research studies focused on pain management and pain assessment.
• Assist with the organization and execution of clinical trials, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and study coordination.
• Perform pain assessments and provide patient care support for clinical and laboratory research subjects.
• Collect, process, and analyze kinetic, behavioral, and laboratory research data in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with tissue collection and processing activities to support ongoing research initiatives.
• Support data entry, data management, and data analysis activities to ensure accurate and reliable research outcomes.
• Assist with constructing, monitoring, and maintaining compliance with IACUC protocols and research procedures.
• Learn to operate and maintain specialized research equipment, including gait laboratory systems, pressure mats, force plates, QST equipment, rodent behavior systems, and laboratory benchtop equipment.
• Contribute to manuscript review and other research-related documentation activities.

Other Responsibilities

• Schedule visitors and coordinate laboratory meetings and room reservations.
• Help maintain organized, clean, and efficient laboratory and research environments.
• Provide general operational and administrative support to help ensure smooth day-to-day research activities.
• Assist with other laboratory support duties as assigned in support of the research team’s mission.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background working in a veterinary clinic or research environment, including customer service or client interaction responsibilities.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, animal handling techniques, and the ability to assist with animal dissection or tissue collection activities.
• Familiarity with orthopedic pain research, gait analysis software, or related research technologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and computer skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage research data.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, communicate effectively, and work proactively in a collaborative clinical and laboratory research environment.

Required License Or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

Job Open Date

08/24/2026

Earliest Close Date----

08/31/2026

Position Details

Position Number 00111655

Position Type SHRA

Position Classification Band Title Research Technician

Position Classification Band Level Journey

Position Classification Salary Range $ 34,320 - $ 72,734

Salary Grade Equivalency MH04

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 competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) 1.0

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position No

Time-Limited Appointment Length (if applicable) No

Department Id 195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences

EEO

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