Academic Jobs | Research Specialist - Journey job at East Carolina University in Greenville, South Carolina

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Job Title	Research Specialist - Journey
Position Number	962752
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	No
Department Homepage	https://microbiology-immunology.ecu.edu/
Advertising Department	MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Division	Health Sciences
Classification Title	12502 Research Specialist
Competency Level	2 - Journey
Working Title	Research Specialist
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$31,200 - $61,111
Anticipated Hiring Range	$31,200 -$49,498
Salary Grade Equivalency	GN10
Work Schedule	M-F
Work Hours	8-5
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Job Category	Staff - Medical
Organizational 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, dental students, and graduate students. The department also provides guidance and research experience to graduate students seeking advanced degrees in microbiology and immunology. The department also offers a postdoctoral research training program. The department supports an array of faculty (16)-directed research programs of which many are supported by extramural grants and/or contracts. The department provides service to the school, university, state, nation, and to the profession by activities of faculty members on committees, study sections, in professional organizations, as consultants, and through other activities.
Job Duties	The primary purpose of this position is to provide supervision of technical staff and students in the laboratory. In addition, this position requires the ability to design and implement independent research, direct and supervise graduate student research, present data at laboratory meetings, as well as local and national scientific meetings, and write manuscripts on scientific results for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals. These duties are in addition to technical support and aid in management of a research laboratory within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology in the School of Medicine at East Carolina University. This level of management includes planning, prioritizing, scheduling, and conducting research in the area of virology, immunology, biochemistry, animal husbandry, and molecular biology. In addition, this position will require that the individual compile and evaluate data and participate in the preparation of extramural grant applications.
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	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education
License or Certification required by the Department	None
Special 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.
Job Open Date	05/25/2022
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed.	05/31/2022
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/48982
Alternate option	If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
AA/EOE	East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and seeks to create an environment that fosters the recruitment and retention of a more diverse student body, faculty, staff and administration. We encourage qualified applicants from women, minorities, veterans, individuals with a disability, and historically underrepresented groups. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the Department of Human Resources at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu .
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU 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. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Office of Human Resources Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.