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Research Technician - Journey

East Carolina University

$34,320 - $52,998

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Dec 17, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Job Title	Research Technician - Journey
Position Number	400545
Vacancy Open to	All Candidates
Time-Limited	Yes
Department Homepage	https://hhp.ecu.edu/hep/
Advertising Department	HLTH/HUMAN PERF,COLLEGE OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	12501 Research Technician
Competency Level	2 - Journey
Working Title	Research Technician - Journey
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	1.0
Full Time or Part Time	Full Time
Recruitment Range	$34,320 - $52,998
Anticipated Hiring Range	$38,000 - $41,000
Salary Grade Equivalency	MH06
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday
Work Hours	8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Job Category	Staff - Technical/Trade
Organizational Unit Overview	The Department of Health Education and Promotion is comprised of 42 faculty members whose teaching and research interests span a variety of areas that center on improving the health and wellbeing of individuals, communities, populations, and the environment. The Department provides instruction for the University's general education requirement in personal health. Approximately 1,000 majors are currently enrolled in one of the degree programs in the Department, including the BS in Public Health; BS and MS in Environmental Health. The BS and MS in Environmental Health are accredited by the National Environmental Health Science and Protection Accreditation Council ( EHAC). More information can be found at the Department website: http://www.ecu.edu/hlth/.
Job Duties	This position will be trained to manage a research lab and run insecticide-resistance assays in mosquitoes using a new compact wind tunnel and other methods, including the CDC bottle bioassay. This work is part of a grant-funded project to develop a contract research organization ( CRO) centered on the wind-tunnel technology. The role includes routine lab duties and support for additional laboratory and field experiments related to mosquito insecticide resistance and vector competence. Some weekend and evening work will be required. Primary responsibilities include: Will assist in maintaining mosquito colonies Will assist in developing and optimizing experimental methods Will learn how to set up and run insecticide-exposure experiments Will learn how to perform droplet analysis Will assist in supporting tasks such as tissue culture, RNA extraction, and qRT-PCR as needed Must be available to work weekends periodically for mosquito colony maintenance and/or outside of normal business hours for morning or evening field trials periodically. The position will optimize wind-tunnel exposure methods with the faculty supervisor, manage and analyze data, and create graphs, tables, and statistical summaries. The position will also write standard operating procedures (SOPs) and periodically assist with literature reviews for grant proposals and manuscripts. Contingent on Available Funding
Minimum Education/Experience	Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation	None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	* Post-baccalaureate degree in related field; undergraduate degree in life sciences or environmental/public health-related field. * Independent research activities related to laboratory management or practice * Professional communication skills with researchers and community partners. * Computer proficiency, statistical analysis experience * Experience multitasking with prioritizing tasks * Experience with lab preparation and management for student training and funded faculty projects * Demonstrated experience in team-based science and working in groups of individuals on various projects
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	12/16/2025
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.	01/05/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/90756
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.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity 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.