Research Specialist

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 29 Sep 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Neuroscience Center-428601
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 09/23/2022
Application Deadline 09/29/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Specialist - Contributing
Salary Grade Equivalent GN08
Working Title Research Specialist
Position Number 20050756
Vacancy ID P016141
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 2 years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $40,000 - $45,000
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Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Neuroscience Center is an interdepartmental research center on the campus of UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Our mission is to promote various and extensive neuroscience research with a specific emphasis on developmental, cellular and disease-related processes.
The Center supports research training through close collaboration with the Curriculum in Neuroscience, one of the oldest and most respected neuroscience training programs in the country. In addition, the Center sponsors post-graduate training in several ways including a major endowment that supports the Helen Lyng White Fellowships in Neuroscience research.
The Neuroscience Center is organized into Research Working Groups that represent key areas in the neurosciences. Each working group includes researchers with both basic and disease related research. The goal is to harness advances and use them to alleviate or cure neurological and psychiatric disorders.
The Center has several internal core facilities to expedite the mission of our researchers. These include Confocal Microscopy, Bioinformatics and the recently established BRAIN Initiative Viral Vector Core.
Position Summary
THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 2 YEARS.
Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, this position will be tasked with performing both lab managerial and advanced cellular and molecular biology experiments to support research projects investigating the genetic variants associated with psychiatric and neurodegenerative disorders. Lab managerial duties include ordering, receiving, and documenting reagents, supplies, and equipment; ensuring that the lab complies with mandated safety protocols; disposal of chemical and biohazard waste; and maintaining equipment in good working condition. Cellular and molecular biology experiments include fluorescence-activated cell sorting and genomic library generation. This will requires generating Hi-C, Micro-C, RNA-seq, and DNA-seq libraries; generating viral plasmids that can transduce human neural cells and mouse tissues; performing multiplexed reporter assays; performing PCR and gel electrophoresis; primary neuronal cell culture and transduction; preparing buffers, solutions, and chemicals for lab experiments; data analysis and interpretation; maintaining database of experimental results; assisting with grant applications and publications; providing technical assistance in the lab, including assisting other members of the lab; and assisting with training of lab assistants and students.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Previous experience in molecular cloning and cell culture is required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The ideal candidate will have a strong work ethic, be highly organized, have the ability to multi-task, communicate clearly, promote and participate in collaborative endeavors, take initiative, and be intellectually vested in lab’s research goals. Candidates with previous experience in the molecular biology lab is preferred.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Laboratory
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/240735

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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