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North Carolina State University

Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $45K - $50K

💻 Research

🗓️ August 25th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Research Assistant. The role involves conducting in vitro experiments, managing research data and laboratory supplies, collaborating with cross-functional teams, training students, and supporting the principal investigator with publication and administrative tasks. The position also includes maintaining mouse colonies and supervising research assistants within the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology.

Highlights

  • Perform in vitro experiments including primary cell culture, immunochemical staining, cytokine assays, flow cytometry, and confocal microscopy.
  • Conduct molecular biology techniques such as western blotting, genotyping, rt-PCR, immunoprecipitation, and cell culture.
  • Maintain mouse colony including breeding, weaning, genotyping, and animal handling for lung inflammation research using mouse models.
  • Use computer software for scientific writing, data analysis, and maintain research records and laboratory inventories.
  • Train and supervise undergraduate, graduate, DVM, and research assistants.
  • Assist in preparation of research results for scientific publication, funding applications, and presentations.
  • Handle lab administrative documentation such as IACUC, BUA, lab inspections, and supply orders.
  • Required qualifications: MS in Biological, Immunological, Pharmaceutical, Veterinary Medicine or related field, experience in animal handling and molecular biology techniques, strong analytical and communication skills, and fluency in English.
  • Preferred qualifications: experience in immunology, toxicology, molecular biology, and 10+ years relevant work experience with an MS degree.
  • Anticipated salary range: $45,000 - $50,000 annually; full-time 12-month appointment in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology.