Research Technician - Olby Lab

NC State University; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Translational Research in Pain team at NC State University is seeking a Research Technician to advance pain management through clinical and basic research in veterinary medicine. This role offers hands-on work across gait lab, rodent behavior suite, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team.

You will gain experience in clinical research, laboratory techniques, data analysis, and patient care activities, contributing to studies that improve pain assessment and treatment approaches in

Qualifications

• Background in veterinary or research settings is preferred.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy and handling is desirable.
• Familiarity with gait analysis software or related research technologies.
• Strong organizational and data management skills are important.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a collaborative lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical and translational studies focused on pain management.
• Assist with organization and execution of clinical trials and study coordination.
• Perform pain assessments and provide care support for study subjects.
• Collect and analyze kinetic, behavioral, and lab data per protocols.
• Maintain IACUC compliance and lab procedures.

Skills

Veterinary clinic experience

Research environment

Data analysis

Gait analysis software

Tools

Gait analysis software

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Working Title

Research Technician - Olby Lab

Anticipated Hiring Range $40,000 to $45,000

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

Position Classification Band Title Research Technician

Position Classification Band Level Journey

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

Position Type SHRA

Position Number 00111655

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

Appointment 12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

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

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.

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Job Overview

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.

If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to innovative pain research, enjoy working in a collaborative clinical and laboratory environment, and are eager to build hands-on experience in translational veterinary research, we encourage you to apply.

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

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

Valid NC Driver's License required No

Commercial Driver's License Required? No

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

Emergency Events Mandatory - Medical Emergencies

Time Limited Position

No

Department Id

195001 - Department of Clinical Sciences

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 (