Laboratory Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 4 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Jan 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Career Area Laboratory Management and Services
Posting Open Date 11/29/2023
Application Deadline 01/05/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Laboratory Assistant
Position Number 20060851
Vacancy ID S022349
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
M-F, occasional nights/weekends
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range 14.00-18.00
Proposed Start Date 01/15/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
Position would involve assisting researchers with experiments, behavioral tasks, tissue processing, and analysis of behavioral videos. Individual would also assist with running assays, which might include Western Blots, blood alcohol analysis, immunohistochemistry, and real-time PCRs. The individual would also be responsible for maintaining experimental equipment, assisting with technical procedures, making solutions, conducting inventories of chemicals, supplies, and laboratory equipment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The candidate must be accurate; attention to detail is required, and the ability to accurately complete experiments. The candidate must also be able to work independently on projects with supervision when requested/required, ability to manage their own time effectively, and respect the time of others.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred qualifications include a B.S. degree in psychology or neuroscience, or related field. Prior research experience in a laboratory is a plus.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
N/A
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