Research Technician - Olby Lab

North Carolina State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Retirement Programs

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tuition and Academic Assistance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

NC State University is seeking a Research Technician in the Olby Lab, Raleigh, to support translational pain research across the Gait Lab and related facilities. The role involves clinical and laboratory tasks, data analysis, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to advance pain assessment and treatment in veterinary medicine.

The position is full-time, with standard hours, and requires strong organizational and analytical skills, plus experience in veterinary or research settings.

Qualifications

• Experience in a veterinary clinic or research environment preferred.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy and handling.
• Experience with gait analysis software or related research technologies.
• Strong organizational and data management abilities.

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 maintaining compliance with IACUC protocols and research procedures.
• Learn to operate and maintain specialized research equipment used in gait labs and rodent behavior suites.
• Contribute to manuscript review and other research-related documentation activities.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Computer skills

Tools

Gait analysis software

Job description

Research Technician - Olby Lab

Location: Raleigh, NC. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

Salary: $40,000 to $45,000. Position Classification Salary Range: $34,320 - $72,734.

Employment Type: Full time, 1.0 FTE, 12 month recurring appointment.

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

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

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

Required License or Certification: N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required

Valid NC Driver's License required: No

Commercial Driver's License Required?

Commercial Driver's License Required?: No

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

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