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 Pharmacology-424001
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 02/28/2024
Application Deadline 04/03/2024
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Research Technician
Position Number 20062306, 20063008
Vacancy ID P018747
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $35,800 - $44,000
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 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology seeks a candidate to join the laboratory of Professor Nicholas G. Brown. The focus of the research in this lab is to understand the system of inter- and intra-molecular interactions that dynamically regulate the catalytic mechanisms of enzymes to precisely time the events of the cell cycle.
The Research Technician will function as a lab technician to support research efforts by purifying multiprotein complexes. In addition, this individual will assist students or post-docs with basic experimental analyses as determined appropriate by the principal investigator.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with basic database management and general lab operations.
Excellent time management skills, ability to multitask and work productively in a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and the ability to follow directions.
A strong record of reliability, consistency, and organization as demonstrated in written and computer formats.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Ideal candidates will have experience with recombinant protein expression from baculovirus-infected insect cells.
Experience in X-ray crystallography technique for structure determination of proteins and biological macromolecules.
Experience preparing physical, chemical, and biological tests and experiments, including recombinant protein purification, and biochemically characterizing multiprotein complexes.
Preparation of common lab reagents and buffers or delegation of these tasks to another lab member.
Experience mentoring students and training them in process and procedures for lab safety.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, specifically in Excel a plus.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/275573

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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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