Research Specialist - Contributing
Company:
East Carolina University
Job Location:
Category:
Laboratory and Research
Type:
Full-Time
Position Number: 969022
Full Time or Part Time: Full Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range:
Position Type:
Job Category: Staff - Professional
Organizational Unit Overview:
The Department of Surgery is a multi-faceted organization in a complex organizational structure. It is a department within the School of Medicine with the attendant responsibility for patient care, medical education and research. The Chair of the department is also the Chief of Surgical services for the hospital and, as such, has a broad range of activities including administration of the OR; allocation of scarce OR resources; adequacy of surgical beds; and credentialing of hospital surgical staff.
The department includes full-time faculty members in the sections of: general & bariatric surgery, pediatric surgery, plastic surgery, surgical oncology, transplant surgery, trauma & acute care surgery. The department faculty provide surgical care to the people of eastern North Carolina, including pre-operative and post-operative care. The department provides surgical education to medical students and residents every day of the year. The department also has a vibrant research program including funded grants and clinical trials. The employees in the department support the clinical, education and research work of the department. To accomplish these tasks requires a highly competent, appropriately classified, and an adequately paid staff.
Job Duties:
The Department of Surgerys Division of Surgical Oncology is seeking to fill a full-time Research Specialist position to serve as the Tumor Procurement Specialist.
The tumor procurement specialist is vital to the function of an active tumor bank. This position collects fresh tissue from surgical specimens to ensure timely and proper processing. The position is also charged with data management in relation to the tumor bank. The position will procure and prepare for distribution samples of malignant and non-malignant tissue and blood products from operating rooms and pathology suites following policies and procedures for such collection, storage, processing and distribution as set up by the Tissue Procurement and Analysis Core Facility.
Minimum Education/Experience:
Bachelors degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation:
None
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
Experience in tissue processing or basic science research.
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 Close Date: 11/10/2025
Open Until Filled: No
Initial Screening Begins:
To apply, visit https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/89686
East Carolina University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer who is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care, belonging and opportunity for our faculty, staff and learners and all stakeholders. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, or veteran status.
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.
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