Research Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: 11 months ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 26 May 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Neuroscience Center - 428601
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 05/01/2023
Application Deadline 05/26/2023
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician
Position Number 20031251, 20030981
Vacancy ID S021348
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
MF Normal Schedule
Position Location
Hiring Range $15.40/hr.
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Neuroscience Center is an inter-departmental 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.
Position Summary
Under supervision of the Principal Investigator, the research technician will be tasked with performing cellular and molecular biology experiments investigating the genetic basis of brain development. Please refer to our publications and descriptions of our research at antonlab.org.
The majority of duties will involve cell culture, maintenance, and expansion of transgenic mice, confocal microscopy, basic molecular biological techniques which requires rigorous attention to detail,aptitude for precise experimental planning, accurate record keeping, and consistent aseptic technique.
Additional duties include preparing cell culture reagents and media, receiving, and documenting reagents, supplies, and equipment, complying with mandated safety protocols, disposal of chemical and biohazard waste, maintaining equipment in good working condition, and communicating results during lab meetings.
Candidates will be encouraged to embrace opportunities to participate in other lab projects that may use cell-culture assays, molecular cloning, real-time PCR, immunocytochemistry, preparing libraries for transcriptomics, proximity labeling for proteomics, organoid generation, data analysis and interpretation, maintaining a database of experimental results, assisting the preparation of grant applications and publications, and providing general technical assistance to support ongoing research projects.
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
B.Sc. or M.Sc. in biology, cell biology, molecular biology, neuroscience, or genetics. Previous experience with cell culture. Candidates with strong knowledge of genetics, biochemical signaling pathways, and brain development are preferred. Ability to conduct well organized, multi-layered experiments for multiple hours per day. Consistently strong organizational and recordkeeping skills.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
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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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