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Temporary Research Professional

North Carolina State University

$30-$50 hourly

United States, North Carolina, Raleigh

Mar 03, 2025

Position Information

Posting Number	PG194950TM
Position Number	17JDM01
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	The primary purpose of the Research Chemist position is to prepare and optimize the preparation of a new nutritional supplement that encapsulates nutritional minerals into a cellulose matrix. The nature of the preparation/encapsulation allows us to target the mineral delivery to needed locations along the animal's digestive tract. The specific project includes funding for further development of the product formulation, optimization of preparative conditions, and sufficient manufacture of product to conduct animal trials in poultry. The specific chemistry involves aqueous inorganic chemistry that interfaces with cellulose encapsulation chemistry. While working in this department/unit, you will be expected to foster a supportive and welcoming environment.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length

Department Information

Job City & State	Raleigh, North Carolina
Department	Department of Chemistry

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Professional NonFaculty
Working Title	Temporary Research Professional

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	30-40 hours per week depending on research. Flexible work arrangements may be available.
Other Work/Responsibilities	Scale up product synthesis. Perform experimental studies to optimize/control the mineral content in the product. Perform experimental studies to optimize total atom efficiency in product preparation. Perform experimental studies to evaluate mineral release from each formulation. Maintain meticulous records of experimental studies and research data. Interface with the team of animal nutrition, regulatory and business experts.
Minimum Experience/Education	Undergraduate degree in Chemistry (or related field), with a minimum of 3 years of post graduate experience (either graduate study or commercial laboratory experience).
Department Required Skills	N/A
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Masters degree or equivalent. Industrial experience with product development and formulation. Chemical Synthesis Elemental Analysis In Vitro modeling Excellent Communication Skills Proficiency with spreadsheets and presentation software (Excel and PowerPoint)
Required License or Certification	N/A
Valid NC Driver's License required?	No
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$30-$50 hourly

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	03/03/2025

Applicant Information

Quick Link

https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/212779

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