Research Associate, Research Scientist, Biology

• 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

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.

Classification Information

Classification Type

Classification Type EHRA

Position Overview

A research associate is being recruited to work in Laboratory of Animal Immune Responses ( LAIR ) within the Department of Animal Sciences in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. The research associate will provide support for the Principal Investigator of the LAIR in all aspects of research activities including; working with the PI to develop and execute research projects, write grant proposals and manuscripts as well as lead daily management of the laboratory, the students, and the research activities.

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent time management and organizational skills, and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. The candidate will have the ability to exercise strong scientific judgment to troubleshoot experiments and adapt quickly to meet work assignments/ deadlines; and demonstrate the ability to generate figures, author/ co-author grants and manuscripts and with excellent oral and written communication skills serve as primary presenter within the department and/ or at professional conferences.

Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University is an 1890 land-grant doctoral research university dedicated to learning, discovery, and community engagement. The University provides a wide range of educational opportunities from bachelor’s to doctoral degrees in both traditional and online environments. With an emphasis on preeminence in STEM and a commitment to excellence in all its educational, research, and outreach programs, North Carolina A&T fosters a climate of economic competitiveness that prepares students for the global society.

The Department of Animal Sciences is one of four departments in the College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences. Baccalaureate degree programs in the Department of Animal Sciences prepare students for careers in animal sciences, biotechnology, biomedical research, pharmaceutical, and related industries, for graduate school, and for entry into veterinary and human medicine professional schools. It houses a Laboratory Animal Resources Unit, along with classrooms, class laboratories, and research laboratories equipped with leading-edge scientific instrumentation.

The department also maintains the 492-acre University Farm, featuring active livestock (pig, poultry, small and large ruminants) and horticultural production, supporting, teaching, research, and extension. Researchers have active projects in the areas of animal nutrition and health; infectious disease; immunology and vaccinology; food security; sustainable livestock production, reproductive technology; meat science and muscle biology, bioinformatics, and genomic diversity of farm animals.

The Laboratory of Animal Immune Responses ( LAIR ) 800 sq.ft. laboratory space housed in the Department of Animal Sciences on the main campus of North Carolina A&T State University. The long- term research goals are focused on promoting positive…