Research Technician - PHHI

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Posting Number PG194982SP

Internal Recruitment No

Working Title Research Technician - PHHI

Anticipated Hiring Range $45,000 - $49,000

Work Schedule Mon
- Fri, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Job Location Kannapolis, NC

Department Kannapolis Research

The North Carolina State University Plants for Human Health Institute ( PHHI ) supports research,teaching, and extension efforts aimed at improving human health through plant-based discoveries and innovations. Through interdisciplinary collaboration, PHHI advances innovations in nutrition, agriculture, and biotechnology to promote healthier communities.

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The Komarnytsky Lab, part of the Plants for Human Health Institute and Department of Food, Bioprocessing, and Nutrition Sciences, has developed an integrated translational pipeline linking molecular insights from cell culture and animal models to physiological outcomes in clinical settings, with special focus on metabolic resilience, pharmacogenomics, optimized physical performance, and innovative botanical supplementation strategies. The clinical research program includes the Human Performance Laboratory ( HPL ) unit that supports mechanistic and intervention clinical studies evaluating exercise- and obesity-induced immune dysfunction, inflammation, and oxidative stress.

The HPL unit also facilitates collaborative studies in metabolic, gastrointestinal, and cardiovascular health, advancing nutrition and botanical intervention research through integrated physiological assessments and translational clinical approaches. The Research Technician will provide vital, hands‑on support to the clinical research program, contributing to both clinical and laboratory investigations. This position is integral to the precise execution of the HPL clinical trials, including participant screening and recruitment, clinical assessments, sample processing, biomarker analysis, cell culture, and data management to ensure high-quality, reproducible research outcomes.

• Preparing, calibrating, and operating clinical research equipment (e.g., metabolic carts, treadmills, cycle ergometers, body composition analyzers)
• Performing standardized procedures and protocols to support clinical studies
• Collecting and processing biological samples (e.g., blood, plasma, urine, stool, saliva) using standardized research protocols
• Processing, collecting, culturing, and cryopreserving cells or tissue samples under sterile conditions
• Collecting, recording, and tracking clinical study data
• Performing biochemical and ELISA assays for chemical and biomarker quantification
• Screening, recruiting, and scheduling participants; obtaining informed consent; and conducting study visits
• Maintaining operational readiness, including stocking clinical supplies, monitoring inventory, and coordinating equipment service logs
• Ensuring adherence to University, local, state, and federal regulations, policies, and protocols

This position is based in Kannapolis, NC.

• Other duties as assigned based on the needs and evolving priorities.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

• Experience with a regulated clinical research environment and IRB policies.
• Experience operating or maintaining exercise physiology equipment.
• Experience operating or assisting with biomarker quantification assays.
• Current certification or demonstrated ability to…