Research Scientist

Position Overview

The selected candidate for the Research Scientist position will assist the PI and Co-PIs in the implementation of all research and education activities associated with the new Interdisciplinary Biomedical Engineering Core (IBEC) facility at NC A&T. In this role, the Research Scientist will operate and maintain high end analytical instrumentation in the IBEC, facilitate training of users on the instruments, and assist users with the development of experimental workflow.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land‑grant doctoral Research University dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The College of Science and Technology enrolls over 2290 students. It is a national leader that serves and engages the citizens of the state of North Carolina, the nation, and the world through preeminence in science and technology education, research, discovery, and innovation.

The College houses the departments of Applied Engineering Technology, Biology, Built Environment, Chemistry, Computer Systems Technology, Mathematics and Statistics, Physics, and the Ph.D. Program of Applied Science Technology. The College is experiencing substantial growth in enrollment, faculty size, curricula, and research. The Department of Biology's core mission encompasses excellence in teaching, cutting‑edge research, and meaningful service to both students and the broader community.

The Department of Biology currently has 24 full‑time faculty members to support the teaching and research needs of our undergraduate and graduate students. The undergraduate enrollment currently is over 835 Biology majors. The MS graduate enrollment averages 15 students, and we train PhD students as part of the AST program in Applied Bioscience with an enrollment of 30 PhD students.

A PhD in bioscience, genomics, biochemistry, or a related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience
• Background in genomics and analytical biochemistry
• Strong publication record in relevant fields
• Experience developing experimental workflows, conducting bioanalytical research, and training users.

On‑site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on‑site). This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. N.C. A&T employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina, within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

• Working Title:
  
  Research Scientist
• Position Number: 007834
• Recruitment Salary Range:
  To commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA:
  Exempt
• Appointment Type:
  Time Limited
  - Full-time
• Tenure Track:
  No
• Appointment Length: 10/31/2028
• Organizational Division:
  Biology Dept
• Organizational
  
  Location:
  
  College of Science and Technology
• Organizational Unit:
  Biology Dept

• Posting Number: EPA
  3146
• Open Date: 07/30/2026
• Close Date: 08/13/2026
• Open Until Filled:
  No
• Date Position Available:
  August 2026

Employee Benefits available to NC A & T permanent employees include the following and more;

• Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave for Eligible Employees
• Community Service Leave
• Aetna
  - State Health Benefits of North Carolina
• NCFlex
  - Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance and more
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional Supplemental Plans - 401k, 403b, 457b and 457
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus Recreation Center Discount
• University Bookstore Discount
• and more

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and No one who applies or seeks employment will be denied admission to or employment at North Carolina A&T State University on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disabling condition, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or sexual orientation and sexual identity.

• Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks.
• North Carolina A&T State University 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.