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Research Specialist - Journey

East Carolina University

$45,454 - $76,389

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Jun 16, 2026

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Research Specialist - Journey
Position Number	400090
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	Yes
Department Homepage	https://microbiology-immunology.ecu.edu/welcome/
Advertising Department	MICROBIOLOGY & IMMUNOLOGY
Division	ECU Health/BSOM
Classification Title	12502 Research Specialist
Competency Level	2 - Journey
Working Title	Research Specialist
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.000
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$45,454 - $76,389
Anticipated Hiring Range	$45,454 - $52,736
Salary Grade Equivalency	MH15
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. 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 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	This position will provide technical assistance to other laboratory members in using cellular-, genetic-, molecular-, and biochemical-based strategies to study how fibroblastic reticular cells regulate HIV-1 infection of CD4+ T cells and contribute to establishing latent infection. These studies require work under Biosafety Level 2 and 2+ containment, and experimental infections are performed in cellular models. Job Duties include: 85% Work collaboratively with laboratory personnel to achieve the objectives of an NIH-funded research project. Perform highly technical cellular-, molecular biology-, and biochemical-based studies to investigate the roles of fibroblastic reticular cells in HIV-1 infection of CD4+ T cells and HIV-1 latent infection. Conduct research activities under Biosafety Level 2 and 2+ containment conditions. Perform basic cell culture techniques and primary cell isolation procedures. Construct plasmid DNA and prepare cells for RNAseq analysis. Perform western blotting, flow cytometry, and ELISA procedures. Analyze and interpret data generated from laboratory studies. Conduct experimental HIV-1 infections using mammalian cell culture models. Report research findings directly to the Principal Investigator and meet with the Principal Investigator at least weekly. Present research findings during laboratory meetings and actively participate in the interpretation of data. Contribute to the design and development of future studies based on research findings. Collaborate in the preparation of manuscripts for publication using laboratory-generated data. Assist with the preparation of presentations for local, regional, national, and international scientific meetings. 15% Ensure the laboratory is well stocked with commonly used disposable supplies, including pipettes, tissue culture flasks, tissue culture plates, pipette tips, and centrifuge tubes. Maintain accurate laboratory records for placed orders and ensure receipts for those orders are processed efficiently. Ensure biological materials and chemicals are stored, handled, and disposed of in compliance with applicable local, state, and federal guidelines.
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	Experience and/or coursework in cell culture, biochemistry, and recombinant DNA work.
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	06/15/2026
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.	06/22/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/94425
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 budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator 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.
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