Medical Research Scientist

Position Information

• Job Title: Medical Research Scientist
• Position Number: 500298
• Vacancy Open To: All Candidates
• Department: EHH BSOM Biochem and Molecular
• Department Homepage: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
• Advertising Department: BIOCHEMISTRY&MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
• Division: ECU Health/BSOM
• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Research Associate
• Working Title: Medical Research Scientist
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Full Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0
• Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
• Anticipated Recruitment Range: $47,379-$60,000
• Position Location (City): Greenville
• Position Type: Non-Faculty
• Job Category: Non-Faculty Instructional & Research

The Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology is a distinguished research and teaching facility of East Carolina University School of Medicine, consisting of approximately 40 people. This department provides an academic base for teacher-scientists employed by the School of Medicine at East Carolina University in the disciplines of biochemistry, molecular biology, and other related disciplines.

The department provides instruction to undergraduate 1st year medical students in biochemistry, molecular biology, as well as the regulation of metabolism. The department provides instruction, guidance, and research experience to graduate students seeking advanced degrees in biochemistry and molecular biology. The department supports an array of faculty (10), directed research programs, many of which are supported by extramural grants and /or contracts.

The department provides service to the school, university, state, nation, and to the profession through activities of faculty members on committees, study sections, in professional organizations, as consultants, and through other activities.

The Brody School of Medicine (BSOM) at East Carolina University is seeking a 12-month, At-Will Medical Research Scientist to support the advanced operations of its Mass Spectrometry (MS) Core Facilities. Located on ECU's medical campus, the MS Core provides high-resolution mass spectrometry services supporting metabolomics, lipidomics, proteomics, and structural proteomics across multiple research programs. The facility fosters a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment and offers expert consultation in experimental design, sample preparation, data analysis, and method development.

The Medical Research Scientist will be integral to ensuring technical excellence, delivering high-quality, reproducible data, and developing new analytical methodologies that advance the Core's mission. This research-focused role supports multiple projects simultaneously and provides training and technical support to internal and external investigators, helping expand access to advanced mass spectrometry technologies and drive innovative biomedical research.

• Client-Related Lab Activities (55%):
  • Provide sample preparation services for investigators using established protocols.
  • Acquire mass spectrometry data using sophisticated instrumentation and established protocols.
  • Provide the Core Director and clients with preliminary analysis of mass spectrometry data.
  • Communicate project status updates to the Core Director in weekly meetings.
  • Train graduate students, faculty, and staff in sample preparation and data analysis.
• Administrative Duties (30%):
  • Track samples throughout intake, processing, analytical, and post-analytical processes, including maintaining previously analyzed samples for potential reanalysis and billing records.
  • Implement and maintain laboratory safety plans, consumables, and chemical inventories; order chemicals and consumables as needed.
  • Assist the Core Director in the annual University Core Facility renewal process.
  • Work with the Core Director to develop new experimental designs, analytical methods, and data analysis workflows.
• Instrument Maintenance (10%):
  • Maintain laboratory instrumentation and perform quality control checks on instrumentation.
  • Contact contracted vendors for service and maintenance issues as needed.
• Professional Growth and Continuing Education (5%):
  • Attend seminars, training, and development workshops to enhance knowledge and technical skills.

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