Research Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 14 days ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 06 May 2024

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Biomedical Engineering - 424601
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 05/02/2024
Application Deadline 05/06/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician
Position Number 20063742, 20063743
Vacancy ID S023131
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 25
Work Schedule
To be determined by supervisor and selected candidate.
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date 05/15/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


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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.
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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
We are seeking a trained research assistant to support our efforts to develop basement membrane hydrogels for vascular tissue engineering. This position will involve characterization of basement membrane hydrogels at the nano- and macro- scale. Biochemical modification of the biomaterials will be necessary for translational applications, and this position will involve spatially patterning the biomaterials using intensity gradients of UV light. Other responsibilities include basic biochemistry, cell, and tissue maintenance and general lab management.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
The position requires a working understanding of cell biology and soft matter mechanics. A master’s degree in biology, biomedical engineering or related field is necessary unless the candidate has appropriate laboratory skills with a different degree or major.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prefer candidates have significant prior experience with cell culture and biomaterials.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
Special Instructions
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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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