Laboratory Research Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 24 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 03 Apr 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Alcohol Studies Center-428801
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 03/28/2024
Application Deadline 04/03/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Laboratory Research Technician
Position Number 20037052
Vacancy ID P018876
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 40 hrs/week
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $40,000 - $42,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the organizational unit is to characterize neurophysiological changes in specific brain regions and circuits that are involved in the acute and chronic responses to drugs of abuse and associated dysfunctional behavioral states. For example, the unit has been heavily involved in the study of amygdala microcircuits in the context of alcohol exposure and changes in inhibitory signaling and excitability in genetically-defined neuronal populations that contribute to the pathophysiology of Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD). The efforts of the unit include basic research approaches in electrophysiological recording of neuronal activity, including immunohistochemical and imaging techniques to identify anatomical distribution and projection targets of specific cell populations; and in vivo and ex vivo studies in mouse and rat models of drug exposure.
The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service. 
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of the position is to assist the PI and support assays as required to meet the objectives of the organizational unit. This requires that the employee provide support for laboratory operations, including tissue processing and organization, preparing buffers and media/supplements/reagents, and obtaining all necessary supplies to carry out experiments performed in the laboratory. Associated duties include maintaining extensive and detailed written and computerized records of laboratory procedures, and animal colony inventory, care and management. Computer skills include familiarity with word processing and spread sheet software packages. A large component of this position is general laboratory management and support including participation in ordering and record keeping, compliance with health & safety procedures and technical assistance for functional experiments. The position entails extensive interpersonal interactions with other members of the laboratory including students, postdocs, technicians and collaborators to ensure effective transfer of results.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Applicant must have knowledge/experience in the following: general lab maintenance, animal colony maintenance, rodent handling and behavior, microscope imaging, stereotaxic surgery, viral injection, rodent perfusion, and behavioral modeling. Must also be familiar with Microsoft Office software.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
experience with Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or Prism preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Evening work occasionally, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/277388

Contact Information


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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

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