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Job Offer: Research Specialist - Journey:Rice UniversityJob description:Research Specialist - JourneyBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.» Please ensure your full range of expertise, skills, 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, skills, 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, skills, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Position DetailsPosition InformationJob Title Research Specialist - Journey Position Number 400509 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited Yes Department Homepage https://microbiology-immunology.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY Division ECU Health/BSOM Classification Title 12502 Research Specialist Competency Level 2 - Journey Working Title Research Specialist - Journey Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.0 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $45,454 - $76,389 Anticipated Hiring Range $45,454 - $51,200 income Grade Equivalency GN10 Work Schedule Monday-Friday Work Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff - Professional Organizational Unit Overview The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a distinguished research and teaching facility of East Carolina University School of Medicine consisting of approximately 50 people. This department provides an academic base for teacher-scientists employed by the School of Medicine at East Carolina University in the disciplines of microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, and other related disciplines. The department provides instruction to medical students and dental students and provides instruction, guidance, and research practice to Ph.D. and M.S. students seeking degrees in microbiology and immunology. The department also offers a postdoctoral research training program. The department supports an array of faculty-directed research programs of which many are supported by extramural grants and/or contracts. The department provides service to the school, university, state, nation, and to the profession by activities of faculty members on committees, study sections, in professional organizations, as consultants, and through other activities. Job tasks This position is responsible for planning, prioritizing, scheduling, conducting, and analyzing various experiments in various research projects. Additionally, this position compiles and evaluates data and participates in the preparation of extramural grant applications and written and oral research reports. This position also supervises research activities and participates in the training of undergraduate and graduate students and other research technicians, tests and optimizes new research procedures, evaluates and supervises managerial strategies for laboratory personnel, conducts literature reviews, and evaluates this information to establish new techniques and to gather new theoretical information to advance our research effort, and manages repair and acquisition of research equipment and material. The tasks of the Research Specialist will also include conducting molecular biology research on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and overall management of the continuing activities in the laboratory. 70%: The researcher's primary responsibility is to carry out the goals of a particular research project within the laboratory. These goals require the performance of highly technical molecular biology, Biosafety level 2 techniques, and tissue culture including transfection procedures, electrophoresis, Western blot analysis, and ELISA assay. This position requires more technical molecular biological skills such as PCR, restriction mapping of plasmid inserts, cloning, and transformation of bacteria. The researcher will be expected to become an expert in HIV-1 virological research, such as preparing virus particles and quantifying the titer. The researcher will display great independence in collecting data and troubleshooting to get the experimental results. The researcher will perform sterile tissue harvesting and cell purification. The researcher will be trained and proficient in biosafety and chemical safety procedures. The researcher will report results to the PI once a week as a weekly summary. The researcher will be expected to assist in the training and supervision of undergraduate, MD, MS, and PhD graduate students in the laboratory. The researcher will assist in the supervision of new researchers, design and conduct independent scientific experiments (with the approval of the PI), and present data at laboratory meetings, as well as local and national scientific meetings. 15%: Responsible for ensuring that the laboratory is well stocked with commonly used disposables such as; pipettes, tissue culture flasks, tissue culture plates, pipette tips, and centrifuge tubes. Ensure that accurate laboratory records are kept on placed orders and that the receipts of those orders are processed efficiently. Help create a collegial and team atmosphere in the laboratory. 15%: Teach common laboratory techniques to incoming students and help with troubleshooting common errors. 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 N/A Preferred practice, Skills, Training/Education Molecular biology practice License or Certification required by the Department N/A Special Instructions to Applicant » Please ensure your full range of expertise, skills, 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, skills, 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, skills, and abilities. » candidates must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Job Open Date 07/30/2024 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. 08/06/2024 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/72559 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 competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations. AA/EOE East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified candidates from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a discapability, and historically underrepresented groups. 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 Department of Human Resources 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. Office of Human Resources Contact Information 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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