Elizabeth City State University Looking for Research Associate Full Time

Position Number: 6086-0000-0000-928

Division: Academic
Affairs

Department/Unit: Department of Natural Sciences

Section: Department of Natural
Sciences (section)

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Natural Sciences, through
innovative, hands-on and technology-rich learning experiences, prepares students for competitive STEM career opportunities as well as
graduate and professional programs. The department fosters a transformative learning experience by promoting active learning, scientific
reasoning and critical thinking while maintaining a rigorous academic environment that meets the students where they are, while helping them
reach their full potential. Through undergraduate research, traditional graduate and an Accelerated BS-MS programmatic linkage, the
department prepares students for and expands access to graduate level education.

Description of
Work

The primary purpose of the position is to provide laboratory support to faculty and staff in the
Department of Natural Sciences which offers undergraduate degree programs in Biology and Sustainability. The position will assist in
preparation of laboratory materials (molecular biology, biotechnology, microbiology, genetics, cell biology, ecology and organismal
biology); provide support to the department’s graduate program in Biology by assisting the graduate faculty and students with research
preparation and techniques; and design and perform experimental procedures required for biological research with a high degree of efficiency
and accuracy.

Competencies/Knowledge Skills, and Abilities Required in this Position

Possess a
thorough knowledge of standard molecular biology and biochemical lab

techniques including but limited to experience in
PCR, western blots, DNA, RNA, protein

biochemistry and maintenance of insect, mammalian, amphibian, and plant
cell/tissue cultures.

Provide good customer service and communication skills with the general public, faculty, staff, and
students.

Minimum Training and Experience

Master’s Degree in Biology or related area with at
least 2 years of experience in laboratory support and/or management. Possess a minimum of 18 graduate coursework in specified
discipline.

License or Certification Required by Statute or
Regulation

None.

Position Category: Staff

Position Status:
Permanent Full Time

Posting Number: EHRA00425P

Job Open Date: 02/23/2024

Job
Close Date: 03/09/2024

Open Until Filled: No

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
  supplemental questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and
  experiences to support your answers.

EHRA OSHR Statement: This position is Exempt from the State Human
Resources Act.

AA/EEO Statement

Elizabeth City State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal
Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring
or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression,
political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

Background Check
Statement

Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a
satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment

Proper documentation of
identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed. ECSU is an E-Verify participant.