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To support faculty innovation and maintain seamless operations across complex grant portfolios, the department utilizes embedded administrative professionals who provide direct, localized support to large faculty research groups, multi-investigator centers, and specialized laboratory infrastructure. Operate the Self-driving Platforms for Expedited Experimental co-Design (SPEED) as an NSF-funded national autonomous-science user facility. Provide remote access to integrated self-driving laboratories. Connect robotics, scientific instruments, AI, and data infrastructure. Enable reproducible experiments in chemistry and materials science. Serve academic, government, and industry research users.\n\nWolfpack Perks and Benefits\n\nAs a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Propositionand learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone.\n\nWhat we offer:\nMedical, Dental, and Vision\nFlexible Spending Account\nRetirement Programs\nDisability Plans\nLife Insurance\nAccident Plan\nPaid Time Off and Other Leave Programs\n12 Holidays Each Year\nTuition and Academic Assistance\nAnd so much more!\n\nAttain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.\n\nDisclaimer: 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.\n\nEssential Job Duties\n\nThe Data Engineer supports the NSF-funded Programmable Cloud Lab Center's research mission by developing and maintaining data infrastructure for the SPEED national autonomous-science user facility. The position connects scientific instruments, laboratory automation, robotics, AI, and research data systems to support reliable, organized, and accessible experimental data. As the Data Engineer, you will contribute to an interdisciplinary research environment serving academic, government, and industry users while supporting reproducible experimentation and data-driven scientific discovery. \n\nCore Job Responsibilities:\n\nBuild and operate scientific data ingestion, transformation, and processing pipelines\nDesign schemas for samples, experiments, metadata, provenance, and instrument outputs \nMaintain databases, object/time-series storage, indexing, and data-access services \nImplement automated data-quality, validation, unit, completeness, and provenance checks \nIntegrate data systems with laboratory automation, software, AI, and user workflows \nManage access controls, monitoring, backup/recovery, documentation, and user support\n\nIf you are a data engineering professional interested in applying your expertise to scientific research, this position offers an opportunity to support innovative autonomous laboratories and contribute to data-driven discovery in chemistry and materials science. We welcome you to apply and join our team. \n\nOther Responsibilities\n Develop data dictionaries, API specifications, and schema documentation.\nSupport FAIR data practices and persistent identifiers.\nAssist users with data access, export, and troubleshooting.\nEvaluate new databases, storage technologies, and interoperability standards.\nParticipate in technical reviews, platform commissioning, and sponsor demonstrations.\n\nQualifications \n\nMinimum Education and Experience\n Bachelor's degree in computer science, data science, engineering, IT, or related field..\n\nOther Required Qualifications\n Python and SQL for data engineering and automation.\nETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, data modeling, and schema design.\nRelational/document databases and structured scientific metadata.\nGit, Linux, testing, monitoring, and technical documentation.\nData quality, provenance, identifiers, access control, and backup/recovery.\nAbility to collaborate with scientists, automation, software, AI, and IT teams.\n\nPreferred Qualifications\n Scientific data engineering or laboratory informatics, including ETL/ELT pipelines and structured data models.\nProficiency with relational, document-oriented, object, and/or time-series databases, such as MongoDB or PostgreSQL.\nFamiliarity with FAIR data practices, metadata standards, ontologies, and/or provenance systems.\nCloud or container infrastructure and scalable data services.\nAI/ML data pipelines or integration of data systems with autonomous laboratories.\nScientific data from spectroscopy, chromatography, imaging, or process-based applications.\n\nRequired License(s) or Certification(s)\n\nN/A\n\nValid NC Driver's License required\n No\n\nCommercial Driver's License required\n No\n\nRecruitment Dates and Special Instructions \n\nJob Open Date\n 09/17/2026\n\nAnticipated Close Date\n 9/30/2026; if posting is still active we are accepting and reviewing applications.\n\nSpecial Instructions to Applicants\n\nPlease include a resume, cover letter and contact information for at least three professional references.\n\nThis position is not eligible for be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.\n\nPosition Details \n\nPosition Number\n 00112331\n\nPosition Type\n EPS/SAAO\n\nFull Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)\n 1.0\n\nAppointment\n 12 Month Recurring\n\nMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather\n Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather\n\nMandatory Designation - Emergency Events\n Non Mandatory - Emergency Event\n\nDepartment ID\n 230101 - Interdisciplinary Programs - SVP\n\nEEO\n\nNC 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 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.\n\nIf you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at or .\n\nFinal 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.\n\nNC State University participates in E-Verify. 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