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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 expertise, 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 expertise, 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 expertise, 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 957783 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited No Department Homepage https://anatomy-cellbiology.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department ANATOMY & CELL BIOLOGY 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 - $60,191 Anticipated Hiring Range $45,454 - $53,449 income Grade Equivalency GN08 Work Schedule Monday-Friday Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff - Medical Organizational Unit Overview The Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology is dedicated to the discovery, development, and promotion of biomedical expertise involving cell biology and the anatomical sciences of Gross Anatomy, Developmental Anatomy, Histology, and Neuroanatomy. Through this mission, we aim to improve human health through innovative educational programs and excellence in research and scholarly activities in a dynamic and diverse learning community. Job tasks This position will provide comprehensive educational and technical support for a research team working under the direction of a principal investigator in the Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology. A primary responsibility of this position will be to introduce and train all incoming students and staff to protocols in molecular cell biology and biochemistry that are employed in the pursuit of our research objectives. Additional responsibilities include the development and validation of emerging new technologies in biomedical research, supervision of the laboratory cell culture facility and management of the project budget/acquisitions, and documentation of experimental and administrative protocols. » The technician performs molecular laboratory assays to address scientific questions posed by the laboratory including protein, DNA, and RNA isolations, gel electrophoresis, immunofluorescence and immunohistochemistry, light and fluorescence microscopy, cell culture techniques and cell functional assays, PCR and quantitative RT-PCR, ELISAs, immunoprecipitation and western blotting, sample preparation for omics screening (next-generation sequencing and mass spectrometry). ( 40% ) » The technician is responsible for genotyping transgenic mice, and maintaining detailed inventory records for breeding purposes and experimental group assignments. The technician is also responsible for inducing significant disease models, which includes handling and injecting mice, assessing clinical parameters quantifying differences with statistical software, and collecting tissues and cells for downstream analyses. ( 30% ) » The technician will maintain an up-to-date notebook of experiments and protocols, which will be written in a user-friendly style sufficient for the training of other students, staff, and trainees. In addition, experimental results will be properly documented and figures prepared for publication. ( 10% ) » The technician is responsible for laboratory supervision. This involves procurement of supplies for experiments as needed by lab personnel, maintaining inventory of needed supplies, cost accounting by tracking lab expenditures, maintaining current MSDS files for hazardous chemicals, and tracking equipment maintenance. ( 10% ) » An essential responsibility of this position is to instruct all laboratory personnel in the methods employed for conducting established experimental protocols. As the need arises, the employee is expected to innovate and adopt additional new methodologies. ( 10% ) 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 practice in a research lab. License or Certification required by the Department None Special Instructions to Applicant » Please ensure your full range of expertise, 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 expertise, 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 expertise, expertise, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Job Open Date 11/06/2024 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. 11/20/2024 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/74923 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 Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity 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. Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * Will you now or in the future require visa sponsorship for employment? » Yes » No » * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy. » Chronicle of Higher Education » CareerBuilder » Greenville everyday Reflector » Raleigh News & Observer » InsightIntoDiversity.com » HigherEdJobs.com » InsideHigherEd.com » Monster.com » Indeed » ECU Website » Other Documents Needed To ApplyRequired DocumentsOptional Documents» Curriculum Vitae/Resume » Cover Letter » List of References Skills:
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