Research Assistant (Fletcher Lab)

North Carolina State University

$45,000 - $50,000

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Dec 14, 2024

Posting Information

Posting Number	PG193289EP
Internal Recruitment	No
Working Title	Research Assistant (Fletcher Lab)
Anticipated Hiring Range	$45,000 - $50,000
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm, but these times can be flexible. May occasionally require hours on weekends and evenings due to time-sensitive experiments but the employee can deduct those hours from the preceding or following week.
Job Location	Raleigh, NC
Department	Department of Population Health and Pathobiology
About the Department	The Fletcher lab is in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine ( CVM). The CVM is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems. The College has gained international recognition on the strength of its teaching, research, engagement, and patient care efforts and is ranked 3rd among the nation's 28 colleges of veterinary medicine in the current U.S. News & World Report survey. The college is committed to practicing inclusivity, making community a priority and promoting innovation. We embrace effective leadership and we champion personal and professional growth Located on 180 acres near downtown Raleigh, the College encompasses 20 buildings on the main Centennial Biomedical Campus. Instruction is in three departments-Clinical Sciences, Molecular Biomedical Sciences, and Population Health & Pathobiology. In addition to the four-year Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, there are programs leading to master and doctoral degrees in several areas with numerous opportunities for specialization.
Essential Job Duties	A Research Associate position is available in Prof. Josh Fletcher's group at North Carolina State University College of Veterinary Medicine ( NCSU CVM). In this position, the candidate will work directly with the Principal Investigator (PI) to acquire and analyze data for manuscripts and grant preparation. Primarily, the candidate will perform experiments and help run the day-to-day operations of the lab. This will include Ordering supplies and reagents Maintaining records (BUAs, IACUCs, SOPs Personnel training records, receipts from orders, etc.) Helping train new personnel on frequently used techniques in the lab Supporting graduate student or postdoc projects as needed. The Fletcher laboratory studies how bacterial pathogens interact with their hosts and the host's indigenous microbiota, with a focus on metabolite exchange and the nutritional milieu of the inflamed environment. In particular, we're interested in how the anaerobe Fusobacterium nucleatum colonizes the gut of people with cystic fibrosis (CF), and how the bacterium or its metabolites influence CF-associated colorectal cancer. A second project in the lab is focused on how anaerobe-derived short chain fatty acids influence Staphylococcus aureus branched chain amino acid and branched chain fatty acid metabolism and the downstream effects on lipid membrane homeostasis. Research efforts will contribute toward publications, presentations, and other funding opportunities.
Other Responsibilities

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Relevant post-baccalaureate degree OR Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field (e.g., biology, genetics, biochemistry, etc.) plus 3 or more years of independent research experience, or sustentative relevant independent experience and education.
Other Required Qualifications	Prior independent research experience Strong verbal and written communication skills Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail Ability to adhere to tight deadlines, goal oriented, and high level of intrinsic motivation Ability to work independently and as part of a team Computer literacy with Microsoft Office and data analysis software (Prism) Computational skills (Linux, R, Python, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications	Ability to perform growth curves in 96-well plates, clone, and mutagenesis, animal models of infection, or bioinformatics techniques like RNA seq or microbiome analysis.
Required License(s) or Certification(s)	n/a
Valid NC Driver's License required	No
Commercial Driver's License required	No

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date	03/15/2024
Anticipated Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicants	Please add a cover letter, resume, and contact information for references.

Position Details

Position Number	00110718
Position Type	Exempt Professional Staff
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)	1.0
Appointment	12 Month Recurring
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather	Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events	Non Mandatory - Emergency Event
Department ID	196001 - Department of Population Health and Pathobiology
AA/EEO	NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity. If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu. Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit. NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.