Research Technician

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: about 1 year ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 31 Jan 2023

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Pediatrics-Infectious Disease - 412017
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 01/24/2023
Application Deadline 01/31/2023
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician
Position Number 20052643
Vacancy ID S020839
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $17.00
Proposed Start Date 02/13/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information


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 Darville Lab Research Technician assists in the organization and completion of laboratory experiments, as well as, performance of assays with cells and tissues. The technician will perform various cell propogation protocols for both eukaryotic cells and bacteria, and standard molecular
and cell biology techniques. The technician will assist in data processing, statistical analysis, and graphic presentation of data. Additional responsibilities include: preparing and disposing of reagents necessary for research, and maintaining lab inventory, including timely ordering of required supplies. The incumbent will be expected to conduct difficult/complex lab testing, develop methods, and procedures to be used in research protocols and experiments, and assist the Principal Investigator with grant proposals, reports, and research publications.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience maintaining lab inventory.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in biology, chemistry, or related scientific field. Direct experience working in a
laboratory setting specializing in human infectious disease preferred.
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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