Research Technician

1. A Ph.D. degree in Ruminant Nutrition, Animal Science with ruminant research experience. 2. Experience in working with ruminants in a research setting. 3. Experience in supervising both graduate and undergraduate students. 4. Proficiency in statistical analysis of biological data. 5. Experience in publishing scientific research manuscripts. 6. Experience with writing grant proposals

The research technician will assist the PI in conducting on-farm and laboratory experiments, to investigate the efficacy of different native probiotics and plant nutraceutical blends to improve feed efficiency and gut health and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The project will involve generation and interpretation of multi-omics data (genomics, metabolomics, microbiomics and proteomics) so knowledge of big data analytics is important. The research technician will be involved in the collection of fecal and ruminal samples from beef cattle and dairy cows and performing downstream laboratory analyses on the samples.
The incumbent will be using various nutritional evaluation techniques - in vitro batch culture, in situ and RUSITEC techniques. Knowledge of microbiology and molecular biology techniques is desired.

Furthermore, candidate will assist in statistical analysis of research results, and also assist in manuscript preparation/writing, as well as student supervision. Candidate should also be highly motivated and willing to learn new research techniques as necessary.
Candidate will also assist in daily management of the laboratory, maintenance (and repair) of equipment, ensuring compliance of laboratory personnel with university safety regulations, and carry out other job-relevant duties as assigned.

N.C. A&T is a public, land-grant, doctoral research institution and has been the largest historically Black university in the country for the past decade. With an enrollment of 14,311 students in Fall 2024, the university offers 59 undergraduate degree programs, 36 master's programs, and 12 doctoral programs. It is America's top producer of Black graduates in Engineering and Agricultural Science bachelor's programs, as well as a top five producer in numerous additional disciplines, including Liberal Arts and Communications/Journalism. It also ranks no. 3 in master's degrees awarded to Black graduates in Engineering Technologies and Related Fields, no. 4 in master's degrees in Engineering, and no. 11 best business school for women in the nation.

Nationally recognized for its leadership and excellence in STEM education and research, N.C. A&T is classified as "R2-High Research Activity" in the Carnegie Classifications and is poised to achieve "R1-Very High Research Activity" status. It also holds Carnegie's earned credential in Community Engagement and the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities ( APLU) Innovation and Economic Prosperity designation. With an annual economic impact of $2.4 billion, N.C. A&T plays a vital role as a higher-education economic driver in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad region and across a state that is ranked No. 1 in the nation for the second straight year as "best for business" by the CNBC financial network.

North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University's College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences ( CAES) has a rich history of innovation and application of cutting-edge technology. From our pioneering Laboratory Animal Science and Landscape Architecture programs to our award-winning Cooperative Extension and Agricultural Research programs, our faculty and staff serve today's needs while keeping an eye on the future. The Department of Animal Sciences resides in CAES and supports over 360 undergraduate majors and 20 graduate students.

The departmental faculty and staff provide education in the areas of 2 animal health and nutrition, genetics, physiology, and management of laboratory animals. Through our Agricultural Research Program and our Cooperative Extension Program, we are able to research issues of importance to North Carolina and also provide research-based outreach training to citizens across the state and around the world

The Research Technician (RT) is highly knowledgeable in the specific technical area(s) related to ruminant nutrition and stays current with developments and trends in this area. The RT is highly knowledgeable in and independently operates all instrumentation, including complex equipment and/or software used for research objectives within the laboratory and farm

Research Support and Management: The RT will assist the PI, independently perform specialized research procedures such as in vitro batch culture, in situ and RUSITEC techniques, microbiology, molecular, biochemical, and PCR. The RT will calculate and prepare appropriate quantities of media, reagents, and chemical solutions to ensure they are properly mixed and applied. The RT is responsible for training /supervising all students working in the laboratories (high school, undergraduate, and graduate students) in general lab safety and lab operations in experimental techniques used to conducted research and delegates lab organization and cleaning activities as required. The RT implements and uses a filing/labeling system, plans and executes short-term/long-term experiments. The RT maintains a calendar of activities and records of monthly expenses

The RT prioritizes and consistently executes experiments to assure timely completion and analysis of data. The RT will assist with word processing, preparation of spreadsheets, and statistical software. The RT identifies and reports variations or discrepancies in the data; organizes and prepare data for reports, abstracts, manuscripts, grants and presentations.

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