Research Associate, Research Scientist

Position Overview

This position will support, design, develop and execute research activities for primary and secondary research projects within the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The successful candidate will formulate research methods for sample preparation and analysis, suggest options for improving quality, and recommend solutions. The position reports directly to the Analytical Services Laboratory Director.

• Design, develop and execute research activities for primary or secondary research projects.
• Formulate research methods for sample preparation and analysis.
• Suggest options for improving quality and recommend solutions.
• Perform sample extraction and standard preparation required for chromatographic analysis.
• Plan and design specific quality control measures and procedures as part of research protocol.
• Gather information to prepare budgets and propose estimates for acquisition of supplies and equipment.
• Co‑author manuscripts and serve as primary presenter within department or at professional conferences.
• Collaborate with others to adapt experimental design based on data or literature review.
• Provide customer service orientation and excellent interpersonal skills.

• Earned Master’s degree in Chemistry (preferred) or a discipline related to the area of assignment.
• Strong analytical skills using HPLC with QDa, FLR, UV and RI detectors.
• Experience in sample extraction, standard preparation, and chromatographic analysis.
• Proficiency with Waters Acquity UPLC with Empower 3 software and QDa, FLR, UV, and RI detectors.
• Experience running and conducting minor maintenance on instrumentation.
• PhD or Master’s degree with at least 5 years of laboratory chemistry and/or instrumentation experience.
• Competence in sample preparation using SPE, EDGE for liquid and gas chromatography.
• Critical thinking, judgment, decision‑making, literature search, and experimental design skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• 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.

This position may be eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. Employees are generally required to reside in North Carolina within a 2‑hour commuting distance of their assigned duty station.

North Carolina A&T State University is an Equal Opportunity and affirmative action employer. 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.