Research Specialist - Journey at InsideHigherEd

Research Specialist - JourneyPosition Number: 400542Full Time or Part Time: Full TimeAnticipated Recruitment Range: Position Type: Job Category: Staff - ProfessionalOrganizational Unit Overview:The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a distinguished research and teaching facility of East Carolina University School of Medicine, consisting of approximately 50 people. This department provides an academic base for teacher-scientists employed by the School of Medicine at East Carolina University in the disciplines of microbiology, immunology, molecular biology, and other related disciplines. The department provides instruction to medical students and dental students, and provides instruction, guidance, and research experience to Ph.D. and M.S. students seeking degrees in microbiology and immunology. The department also offers a postdoctoral research training program. The department supports an array of faculty-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 by the activities of faculty members on committees, study sections, in professional organizations, as consultants, and through other activities.Job Duties:The primary purpose of the job is to assist in the management of a scientific research laboratory within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine at East Carolina University. This level of management will include planning, prioritizing, scheduling, conducting, and analyzing various experiments in a wide variety of research projects. Additionally, the position will compile and evaluate data and participate in the preparation of extramural grant applications and written and oral research reports. This position will supervise and participate in the training of undergraduate and graduate students and other research technicians. The position will test and optimize new research procedures, conduct literature reviews, and evaluate this information to establish new techniques and to gather new theoretical information to advance our research effort. The position will manage the acquisition and maintenance of research equipment and materials.Minimum Education/Experience:Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:NonePreferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:NoneSpecial Instructions to Applicant:Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.Additional Instructions to Applicant:Job Close Date: 12/18/2025Open Until Filled: NoInitial Screening Begins: To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90650Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-54bc8f7e55e73b43ad23de5d277ec98f