Research Associate - Battle Lab

Posting Information Posting Number:
PG194002EP

Internal Recruitment :
No

Working Title:
Research Associate - Battle Lab

Anticipated Hiring Range:
$55,000 - $65,000

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday; 8am-5pm

Job Location:
Raleigh, NC

Department :
Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences

About the Department:
North Carolina State Universitys College of Veterinary Medicine (NC State CVM ) is a
dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians,
veterinarian scientists, and biomedical scientists while advancing animal and human
health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.

The Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at the NC State CVM trains
veterinarians, graduate students, and postdoctoral fellows in research-based careers
focused on discovering new information about animal and human health and disease
and using those findings to enhance animal and human health and wellbeing.

Essential Job Duties:
The Battle lab examines digestive diseases through a developmental biology lens. Using cutting-edge molecular and cellular biology tools in the context of animal and organoid model systems, they seek to delineate fundamental mechanisms of gastrointestinal development and disease. The long-term goal is to apply the knowledge gained to gastrointestinal diseases, including short bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease, metaplasia such as Barretts esophagus, and cancer, to generate new therapeutic drugs and engineered tissues for transplantation. Their group has strong connections with gastrointestinal researchers at UNC Chapel Hill and Duke University through the NIH funded Center for Gastrointestinal Biology and Disease ( CGIBD ).

The selected candidate will work under the direct guidance of Dr. Michele Battle. General Duties will include the following:

• Candidates should be willing to take initiative to help achieve laboratory goals, demonstrate good organizational and time management skills, and be able to work independently as well as cooperatively to achieve lab goals.
• Provide support with molecular biology and histology techniques with mouse and human cells as well as with mouse and human tissues
• Provide support in managing mouse colonies for the lab including basic husbandry tasks, genotyping, and collection of tissue for downstream analyses
• Provide support with cell culture including pluripotent stem cells, primary cells, 3D organoid cultures, and established cell lines from mouse, rat, or human origin.
• Record completed and accurate laboratory methods and results in an online laboratory notebook.
• Use appropriate tools and software to document and analyze collected data.
• Communicate summaries of experimental results to the lab staff and principal investigator.
• Assist with the evaluation, interpretation and assessment of experimental data and quality control of assays. Participate in meetings with principal investigator and research staff.
• Oversee or assist ordering and maintaining supply of inventories. Assist and operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on specialized equipment used in research.

Other Responsibilities:

Qualifications Minimum Education and Experience:
PhD/Masters (or relevant degree)
Experience working in a research laboratory setting

Other Required Qualifications:

• Possess strong verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent writing skills and ability to summarize complex content and redevelop as required for the intended audience
• Able to multitask and work independently with a high level of initiative
• Extensive technical and analytical skills in biomedical research including molecular and cellular biology
• Track record of collaboration, productivity, and accomplishment in a team environment
• Motivated, organized, with meticulous attention to detail
• Demonstrated record of research competency in the form of publications, presentations, and preparation of funded grant proposals
• Experienced in training and guiding research personnel

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with rodents
• Experience molecular and cellular biology assays including RNA sequencing, single cell RNA sequencing.
• Experience with bioinformatics .
• Experience in cell culture, especially with human pluripotent stem cells
• Experience with microscopy
• Experience with genome editing techniques including CRIPSRs

Required License(s) or Certification(s):
NA

Valid NC Driver's License required:
No

Commercial Driver's License required:
No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions Job Open Date:
03/14/2025

Anticipated Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and contact information for professional references.

Position Details Position Number:
00111362

Position Type:
EPS/SAAO

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:
194001 - Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences

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