Research Specialists - Chronic Pain Research

Research Specialists - Chronic Pain Research

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Job Category: Academic Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Research Specialist

Job Summary: The research laboratory of Dr. Zachary Campbell, Bamforth Distinguished Chair in the Department of Anesthesiology at the School of Medicine and Public Health is seeking a Research Specialist passionate about molecular neurobiology in the area of non-opioid analgesic discovery. The Research Specialist will maintain our mouse colony; including managing genotyping and breeding. This position will conduct research experiments that test analgesics in mice using standard behavioral assessments and quantification of protein and RNA abundance in tissues that contain sensory neurons.

Additionally, this role will have the opportunity to provide essential training and guidance to junior staff, students, and interns, contributing significantly to the advancement of our research program. An overview of the program can be found at

• This position is full or part-time, 50%-100%
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

• Operates, cleans, and maintains organization of research equipment and research area. Tracks inventory levels and places replenishment orders
• Provides operational guidance on day-to-day activities of unit or program staff and/or student workers
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets data and/or documents results for presentations and/or reporting to internal and external audiences
• Performs literature reviews and writes reports
• Conducts research experiments according to established research protocols with moderate impact to the project(s). Collects data and monitors test results
• Participates in the development, interpretation, and implementation of research methodology and materials

The expected salary range for this position is $44,600 up to $60,000 for highly experienced candidates and actual pay within this range will depend on experience and qualifications.

Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. For more information, refer to the campus benefits webpage and the SMPH Faculty /Academic Staff Benefits Flyer 2026.

• 1 year of research experience
• 1 year of experience as a research technician

Bachelor's degree preferred but highly desirable. A focus in Neuroscience, Cell/Molecular Biology, Physiology, or related field highly preferred.

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• Cover letter
• Resume

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience align with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.

University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.

Zachary Campbell, zcampbell
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