Posting Information
Posting Number |
PG194193EP |
Internal Recruitment |
No |
Working Title |
Research Assistant |
Anticipated Hiring Range |
$65,936 |
Work Schedule |
40 hrs/wk |
Job Location |
Raleigh, NC |
Department |
186401, Textile Engineering, Chemistry |
About the Department |
N/A |
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.
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.
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Essential Job Duties |
Work with internal and external clients to generate revenue to financially operate the lab, manage and balance lab accounts and billing, train and mentor graduate students and faculty on the use of the instruments, and collaborate with other service lab managers to coordinate client testing. Work towards teaching/assisting with undergraduate and graduate analytical classes and providing tours and lab sessions for faculty that incorporate analytical instrumentation as part of their lectures/labs. Work towards developing course materials for both in-person and online instruction. |
Other Responsibilities |
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Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience |
Master of Science degree in Textile Chemistry. Must have one year of part-time experience as a research assistant or teaching assistant. Must have demonstrated experience with: High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (
HPLC), encompassing calibration techniques, innovative method development, and precision instrument troubleshooting; possessing strong instructional skills with expertise in delivering prelab lectures on dyeing and finishing processes, providing
hands-on guidance during the lab sessions, and helping students understand and apply techniques related to textile coloration, surface modification, and finishing treatments, while ensuring accurate execution of experiments, troubleshooting issues, and maintaining a safe and effective learning environment; UV-Visible Spectroscopy (UV-Vis) for quantitative analysis of solutions, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FT-IR) for molecular structure determination, and Goniometer for surface energy and wettability measurements; Thermogravimetric Analysis (
TGA) for compositional and thermal stability studies, and Differential Scanning Calorimetry (
DSC) for investigating thermal transitions and behavior of materials; and researching photodegradation of Anthraquinone dyes by utilizing high-resolution mass spectrometry to precisely characterize dye compounds and their degradation products, and by utilizing tandem mass spectrometry for in-depth structural elucidation. |
Other Required Qualifications |
N/A |
Preferred Qualifications |
N/A |
Required License(s) or Certification(s) |
N/A |
Valid NC Driver's License required |
No |
Commercial Driver's License required |
No |
Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions
Job Open Date |
07/21/2025 |
Anticipated Close Date |
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Special Instructions to Applicants |
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Position Details
Position Number |
00109672 |
Position Type |
EPS/SAAO |
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week) |
1.0 |
Appointment |
12 Month Recurring |
Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory - Adverse Weather |
Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events |
Non Mandatory - Emergency Event |
Department ID |
186401 - Textile Engineering, Chemistry |
EEO |
NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or
workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University 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. |
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