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Job Opportunity: Research Specialist - Contributing:Rice UniversityJob description:Research Specialist - ContributingBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.» Please ensure your full range of knowledge, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.» If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, expertise, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Research Specialist - Contributing Position Number 965770 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited Yes Department Homepage https://physiology.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department PHYSIOLOGY Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title 12502 Research Specialist Competency Level 1 - Contributing Working Title Research Specialist Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $45,454-$66,812 Anticipated Hiring Range $45,454-$50,000 income Grade Equivalency GN08 Work Schedule Monday-Friday Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff - Professional Organizational Unit Overview The Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University has a three-fold mission. First, the education of medical students, with an emphasis on the training of rural primary care physicians. Secondly, is training of residents in primary care and specialty areas. Finally, training graduate students and post-doctoral fellows for careers in medical research. The Department of Physiology is one of six basic science departments at the Brody School of Medicine. Physiology includes 22 faculty members, 13 staff members including technicians and administrative personnel, 2 post-doctoral fellows, and 8 graduate students. The department supports the three missions of the School of Medicine. In addition to medical students, the Physiology Department also provides formal classroom instruction to students in nursing, nurse anesthetist, and physician adjunct programs. Coursework is offered all over the year. Graduate students in doctoral and master's degree programs also receive one-on-one, laboratory-located instruction. The Physiology Department maintains a vigorous research program spanning the slope of physiological disciplines. Research is a major activity of the Department of Physiology, and represents greater than 50% of total faculty effort. Physiology is a central biomedical discipline, important to many medically-related fields. As such, the Department is currently working with several other departments in joint degree programs, including the Bioenergetics Program, in conjunction with the Department of Exercise and Sports Sciences, and the Human Performance Labs. Department faculty actively collaborate with faculty in other departments all over the School of Medicine, as well as with several other universities in the United States. The Department of Physiology is located on the sixth floor of the Brody School of Medicine. Information technology consists of 60,000 sq. feet of laboratory and office space. The Department also occupies space in the Warren Life Sciences Building. The department currently has a budget in excess of 1.7 million in state funds and over 1.2 million in grant funds annually, with several additional grants currently submitted for funding. Job tasks The Department of Physiology in the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University seeks a highly motivated and qualified research laboratory technician to assist with experiments designed to investigate the biochemical, molecular, cellular, and functional effects of myocardial infarction. The incumbent will possess the capability to manage projects, plan and execute experiments alone or in conjunction with others, and modify/develop procedures as needed. tasks include but are not limited to data collection, documentation, and analysis as well as laboratory and equipment maintenance, safety, and resource management. The incumbent will need to demonstrate and model effective communication, mental concentration, self-motivation, and problem-solving expertise. Scope of work also includes the training and supervision of other staff and students in performing specific techniques/experiments and availability to meet occasional, brief on-call tasks (weekend cell culture maintenance) as needed. Interest in and/or aptitude for contributing to research of pertinent project specific information, drawing inferences from results obtained, and participation in scientific writing is desirable. »(40%) Conducting Experiments/Procedures - Identifies problems, troubleshoots, and analyzes variations observed and reported in regular testing protocols; modifies, refines, or adapts techniques and procedures; modifies and/or adjusts quality control measures. Coordinates multiple, concurrent assignments or a multi-faceted project. »(20%) Data Analysis - Collects and analyzes data for accuracy, validity, and integrity. Monitors documentation of results; reviews and recognizes documentation which may lead to modification and adaptation of research methodologies; may collaborate with others. Adapts and/or modifies experimental methods located upon interpretation of data. Contributes to the preparation of publications and/or reports; makes presentations within the department and/or at professional conferences. »(20%)Communication and Instruction - Train others in the performance of complex tests and procedures and the proper use and care of specialized equipment. Documents experimental processes and results in reports and/or publications. »(10%) Project Planning and Experimental Design - Searches literature demonstrating an knowledge of scientific experimental and/or research theory to assist in the design of methods, procedures, and/or techniques. Identifies data to be collected and documented. Identifies resources needed to conduct experiments. »(10%) Laboratory Management - Plans and monitors resources needed to operate the laboratory; maintains inventory control; coordinates space, field, equipment, and/or facilities; may monitor expenditures. Evaluates and modifies quality assurance procedures. Minimum Education/practice Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and practice. License or Certification required by statute or regulation None Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education A science background and practice with a combination of techniques such as sample processing for Western blotting, ELISAs, histology and immunohistochemistry and imaging, qPCR, cell culture, ex vivo isolated organelle, cell, and metabolic assays, and mass spectrometry is preferred. practice with statistical software and methods for data analyses and graphing is preferred. License or Certification required by the Department None Special Instructions to Applicant » Please ensure your full range of knowledge, expertise, abilities, practice and education are listed on your application. Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section. » If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, expertise, abilities and practices to support your answers (see job tasks section of previous employment). » Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, expertise, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Job Open Date 09/18/2024 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. 09/25/2024 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72585 Alternate option If no candidates apply who meet the required competency level and training & practice requirements, then management may consider other candidates. income would be determined located on budget, UNC income administration, and/or candidate qualifications. AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, discapability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or E-Mail: ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu. 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 If you practice any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, Contact Us by the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. 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