The Nascone-Yoder lab in the Department of Molecular Biomedical Sciences at North Carolina State University is seeking a Research Associate/ Lab Manager. The lab uses the Xenopus model to study the mechanisms of left-right asymmetric organ development and laterality-related birth defects. The Research Associate will utilize a variety of techniques including microdissection and explant culture, microinjection, in situ hybridization, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry, confocal microscopy, exposure to pharmacological reagents and environmental toxins, transcriptomics, metabolomics, whole exome sequencing from human birth defect patients, biomechanics and computational modeling. The successful candidate will also oversee the day-to-day operations of the lab and be a key contributor who assists in the development of research projects and hypotheses, compiles figures and text for publication and grant submissions, facilitates collaboration across disciplines, and supervises junior lab members. NC State is a Tier 1 research institute that, along with Duke and UNC Chapel Hill, defines the well-known NC Research Triangle.  The area offers boundless opportunities for scientific interaction, includes many biotech companies, and is consistently voted one of the best places to live in the U.S. Interested applicants may contact Nanette Nascone-Yoder at nmnascon@ncsu.edu and/or apply at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/196473 NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. 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.