Research Associate

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 immune responses of animals and humans through plant products and feed supplements. The lab utilizes cell and molecular techniques in tandem with in vitro and in vivo models to study immune regulation of animals and humans. The assay capabilities include, tissue culture, and molecular techniques such as western blotting, PCR , RT PCR , ELISA , flow cytometry. Master’s degree from an accredited university in immunology or related discipline within the biological and biomedical or animal science field. Prior experience using cell and molecular techniques and conducting research using in vitro systems and in vivo animal models. Must have a willingness to work with mice and swine and conduct both on farm and laboratory experiments. Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education PhD in immunology or related animal health or biomedical discipline; or Master’s degree in immunology or related animal health or biomedical discipline with at least 5 years of laboratory experience. Experience working with in vitro (immune cell culture) and in vivo animal models. Experience with cell and molecular techniques common to immunology research, such as cell culture assays, ELISA , western blotting, flow cytometry, PCR /qPCR. Ability to design and troubleshoot experiments and conduct literature searches to support and/or propose alternative experimental methods, procedures and/or techniques. Proficiency in statistical analysis of biological data. Competency utilizing laboratory instrumentation and software commonly associated with molecular and immunology-based research, this position requires the skill and experience to run and conduct minor maintenance on these instruments. Experience supervising and mentoring students in research. Experience publishing scientific research manuscripts and writing grant proposals. Required License or Certification Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. Is this position eligible for a remote or hybrid work arrangement, consistent with university and state policies. On-site (Employees are primarily in the office and/or have a critical job requirement that requires dedicated office space on-site) Position Information Working Title Working Title Research Associate Position Number Position Number 001403 Recruitment Salary Range Recruitment Salary Range Commensurate with education and experience. FLSA FLSA Exempt Appointment Type Appointment Type Time Limited - Full-time Tenure Track No FTE FTE 40 hours/week, 12 months If Time Limited, Appointment Length 09/30/2028 Organizational Division Organizational Division Animal Sciences Organizational Location Organizational Location College of Ag & Environ Sciences Organizational Unit Organizational Unit Animal Science Laboratory Posting Number Posting Number EPA3195 Open Date Open Date 09/03/2026 Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled Close Date - for postings that do not use Open Until Filled 09/20/2026 Open Until Filled No Open Until Filled Minimum Application Period Postings: Positions remaining posted after this date are continuing to accept applications, but may close at any time. Applications received by this date will receive full consideration, applications received after this date may receive consideration depending upon the status of the search Date Position Available Date Position Available 10/05/2026 Contact Division of Human Resources Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr