Research Technician

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Jul 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Nutrition Research Institute-633300
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 06/28/2022
Application Deadline 07/05/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Research Technician
Position Number 20047626
Vacancy ID P015479
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 years
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. Some evenings and/or weekends
Work Location Kannapolis, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range Dependent Upon Qualifications
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information


Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Learning how people can eat uniquely! 
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging.
Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients.
NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions.
The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations.
We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community. 
Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition.
Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us! 
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region.
Position Summary
The Sergey Krupenko Lab in the Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a Research Technician to assist with animal studies, biochemistry, and cell and molecular biology experiments, including mouse colony maintaining, cloning, polymerase chain reaction-based techniques, immunohistochemistry (sectioning samples of tissue for histology), followed by image analyses and cell culture techniques.
The Technician will work in the area of nutrition and metabolic diseases, with the focus on liver function and cancer biology. The position will set up studies then collect, process, and analyze various biological samples using molecular biology techniques and biochemical assays. The Technician will follow established standard operating procedures and may make modifications to procedures as needed after such modifications have been approved by supervisor. The Technician will work with some independence as part of a comprehensive research team that is involved in basic science and translational research studies.
The Technician will maintain mouse colonies, perform animal studies, and perform biochemical, cellular, and molecular biology assays. The Technician will maintain proper documentation of mouse colonies and experimental procedures and reports, use Excel spreadsheets, prepare written reports, and work independently in these capacities. After an initial training period, the Technician should be able to take a general outline, develop and follow a detailed standard operating procedure with minimal supervision, perform the experiment or assay, gather reliable data, prepare a focused report of the results, and present to the lab research group. The Technician should be able to instruct others (e.g., coworkers, students) in the techniques used and to occasionally supervise less experienced personnel. 
Specific techniques to be performed may include, but are not limited to: DNA, RNA, and protein isolation; real-time PCR; gel electrophoresis, Western blots, immunohistochemistry, cell culture experiments; animal studies of nutrition. The Technician will be expected to learn new techniques as needed and support the scientific needs of several senior research personnel. The Technician will be also responsible for maintaining animal protocol and ordering for the lab.
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region. 
This is a 3-year time-limited position.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Selected candidate must demonstrate possession of the following: 
* Experience working with animals 
* Experience working in a molecular biology lab 
* Ability to work independently in a clean room environment using aseptic techniques 
* Ability to follow good laboratory practices and standard operating procedures, as well as adhere to all safety and University policies at all times 
* Understanding of the basics of common biochemical/molecular biology techniques 
* Ability to plan and execute experiments 
* Ability to process and analyze data 
* Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and self-motivation 
* Strong communication skills 
* Proficiency with word processing and database management 
* Ability to work a flexible schedule Monday through Friday with occasional early, late, and weekend hours as project and lab demands require
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
* Bachelor’s degree in biochemistry, biology, molecular biology, or related discipline 
* Knowledge of PCR, immunohistochemistry, SDS/PAGE-Western blots, and cell culture techniques
* Experience with maintaining mouse colonies 
* Experience with mouse genotyping
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Must be able to work with live animals, including mice.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
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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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