Research Technician

The NC State College of Veterinary Medicine is where compassion meets science. Our mission is to advance the veterinary profession and animal health through ongoing discovery and medical innovation; provide animals and their owners with extraordinary, compassionate medical care; and

prepare the next generation of veterinarians and veterinary research scientists. Our world-leading faculty and clinicians are at the forefront of interdisciplinary biomedical innovation, conducting

solution-driven research that defines the interconnections between animal and human health.

The Translational Research in Pain team's mission is to improve the ability to manage pain in non-human species by:

• Measurement of acute and chronic pain
• Study of the neurobiological signature of pain in chronic disease
• Evaluation of novel therapeutics for pain relief
• Collaborative work to build on translational models of chronic pain

The college is committed to making community a priority and promoting innovation. We embrace effective leadership and we champion personal and professional growth.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.

What we offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Programs
• Disability Plans
• Life Insurance
• Accident Plan
• Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
• 12 Holidays Each Year
• Tuition and Academic Assistance
• And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

The Translational Research in Pain team is seeking a Research Technician who is passionate about advancing pain management through innovative clinical and basic research. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful studies that improve pain assessment and treatment approaches in veterinary medicine while working alongside an interdisciplinary research team in a collaborative laboratory environment.

In this role, you will support scientifically rigorous research activities across the Gait Lab, Lascelles RB Lab, and the Lascelles/Mishra Rodent Behavior Suite while gaining hands-on experience in clinical research, laboratory techniques, patient care activities, and data analysis. Additionally, you get to work closely with an interdisciplinary research team to help advance translational pain research and contribute to studies focused on improving pain assessment and treatment approaches in veterinary medicine.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support clinical and translational research studies focused on pain management and pain assessment.
• Assist with the organization and execution of clinical trials, including participant recruitment, screening, scheduling, and study coordination.
• Perform pain assessments and provide patient care support for clinical and laboratory research subjects.
• Collect, process, and analyze kinetic, behavioral, and laboratory research data in accordance with established protocols.
• Assist with tissue collection and processing activities to support ongoing research initiatives.
• Support data entry, data management, and data analysis activities to ensure accurate and reliable research outcomes.
• Assist with constructing, monitoring, and maintaining compliance with IACUC protocols and research procedures.
• Learn to operate and maintain specialized research equipment, including gait laboratory systems, pressure mats, force plates, QST equipment, rodent behavior systems, and laboratory benchtop equipment.
• Contribute to manuscript review and other research-related documentation activities.

If you are excited by the opportunity to contribute to innovative pain research, enjoy working in a collaborative clinical and laboratory environment, and are eager to build hands-on experience in translational veterinary research, we encourage you to apply.

Other Responsibilities

In addition to the core responsibilities of this role, there will be additional duties to assist with listed below:

• Schedule visitors and coordinate laboratory meetings and room reservations.
• Help maintain organized, clean, and efficient laboratory and research environments.
• Provide general operational and administrative support to help ensure smooth day-to-day research activities.
• Assist with other laboratory support duties as assigned in support of the research team's mission.

Qualifications

Minimum Experience/Education

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background working in a veterinary clinic or research environment, including customer service or client interaction responsibilities.
• Knowledge of animal anatomy, animal handling techniques, and the ability to assist with animal dissection or tissue collection activities.
• Familiarity with orthopedic pain research, gait analysis software, or related research technologies.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and computer skills with the ability to maintain accurate records and manage research data.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, communicate effectively, and work proactively in a collaborative clinical and laboratory research environment.

Required License or Certification

N/A

Valid NC Driver's License required No Commercial Driver's License Required? No