Posting Number: PG193325EP
Internal Recruitment : No
Working Title: Lab Manager
Anticipated Hiring Range: $48,000 - $55,000
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm; weekends as needed.
Job Location: Raleigh, NC
Department : Biological Sciences
About the Department: The Department of Biological Sciences, within the College of Sciences at NC State University, is dedicated to research and teaching in a broad range of aspects of the biological sciences. The Department has strong undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral programs and substantial extramural support to develop and maintain integrative research programs. Additionally, the Department partners with other life sciences units across the University to enhance its mission to conduct interdisciplinary research and training programs. Please visit our Sciences Strategic Plan and the College of Sciences Culture Charter to learn more about the College of Sciences.
NC State promotes an integrated approach to problem solving that transforms lives and provides leadership for social, economic, and technological development across North Carolina and around the world. NC State's land grant mission of teaching, research and service is dedicated to the service of North Carolina and its people. Applicants are encouraged to review the institution's mission, vision and strategic plan, and consider how their background, interest and experience would enable them to support the university. Essential Job Duties: The Duque-Wilckens Lab, part of the Department of Biological Sciences at North Carolina State University uses primary cell and organoid culture and transgenic mouse models in combination with molecular, pharmacological, and behavioral analyses to investigate the neuro-immune mechanisms underlying brain development and behavior and how they are shaped by the environment to promote resistance or vulnerability to mood disorders. General Scope of Duties
We are looking to hire a passionate, self-motivated, positive, and collaborative research assistant (RA) to assist with lab management, coordination of operations related to multiple projects, and student mentoring in laboratory procedures. The responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with lab supplies stocking and organization, compliance with safety standards, mouse colony maintenance and genotyping, preparing standard media and solutions, and overall research support and data collection. Experience in mouse handling as well as routine laboratory molecular techniques such as immunohistochemistry, DNA/RNA extraction, quantitative PCR, ELISAS, and Western Blots is required. The ideal candidate will also have experience in rodent behavioral data analysis and proficiency in software like DeepLabCut for creating supervised machine learning predictive classifiers of rodent social behaviors.
Our lab strongly values creating a very welcoming space for everyone of all backgrounds, so applicants from non-traditional backgrounds and/or experiences are especially encouraged to apply for this position. Most importantly, the RA will be eager to learn new techniques and expand his/her/their scientific knowledge, an excellent problem solver with the ability to troubleshoot and learn complex tasks effectively, organized and a careful record keeper, and able to interact positively with all levels of staff. Other Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education and Experience: Require post-baccalaureate credentials or a bachelor's degree plus 3 or more years of independent research experience, or substantive relevant independent experience and education Other Required Qualifications: Excellent communication skills Previous hands-on experience working as a technician or research assistant in a laboratory Background and training in molecular biology and rodent behavior Excellent organizational skills, time management skills, and attention to detail Proficient computer skills Knowledge of day-to-day management needs of a study Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in rodent handling and rodent behavioral neuroscience Previous experience in basic and advanced molecular techniques such as PCR, IHC, RNA scope, Western blots Any proficiency with software applications used for research/recording/analysis or working knowledge in programming languages such as Python or MATLAB Required License(s) or Certification(s): N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required: No
Commercial Driver's License required: No
Job Open Date: 04/09/2024
Anticipated Close Date: Open Until Filled
Special Instructions to Applicants: Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number: ********
Position Type: EHRA Non-Faculty
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week): 1.0
Appointment: 12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather: Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events: Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID: 172201 - Biological Sciences
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