Research Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: PartTime
Deadline: 01 Feb 2024

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Department SOP-CBMC - 452100
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 01/24/2024
Application Deadline 02/01/2024
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician
Position Number 20039819
Vacancy ID S022577
Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week 20
Work Schedule
Determined based on research projects.
Position Location
Hiring Range $31.66/hour
Proposed Start Date 02/06/2024
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.
Position Summary
We are hiring a part-temporary Research Technician in the Division of Chemical Biology and Medicinal Chemistry at UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy. This position is responsible for maintaining animal strain and conduct experiments using live animals.
  • Animal studies-50% -Maintain a mouse strain for the studies. Perform surgery for the mice to build disease models. Maintain both a drug-induced liver injury animal model and a viral infection mouse model. Conduct surgery for the rats.
  • Measurement for biomarkers – 30% – Various biochemical markers and operating instruments.
  • Data analysis and reporting
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    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
    Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
    Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
    Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
    Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
    A PhD in chemistry, pharmaceutical sciences, and biology. Priority will be given to those who have research experience in animal handling mice or small experimental animals. Experience with biomarker analysis is a plus.
    Special Physical/Mental Requirements
    Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

    Not Applicable.
    Special Instructions
    Apply online at https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/272620.
    Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/272620
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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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