Research Technician

University of North Carolina, United States

Updated: almost 2 years ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 20 Jun 2022

Posting Information
Posting Information


Department Marsico Lung Institute-426401
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 05/27/2022
Application Deadline 06/20/2022
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent GN06
Working Title Research Technician
Position Number 20025709
Vacancy ID P015249
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Work Location Chapel Hill, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $33,500 - $39,788
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary 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 primary purpose of this position is to assist the Core Director and the Core Manager, giving technical assistance toward providing cells, media and cell culture expertise as required for projects involving cell culture. The organizational unit is the Tissue Procurement and Cell Culture Core of the Cystic Fibrosis/Pulmonary Research & Treatment Center. The purpose of the unit is to support cell culture efforts for a variety of ongoing projects within the CF Center and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation with outside collaborators and to serve as a national resource and technical support regarding cell cultures of human cystic fibrosis (CF) and non-CF airway epithelial cells. The CF Center projects are generally designed to define the pathogenesis of cystic fibrosis and other pulmonary disorders and to understand the functions of the respiratory epithelium. The Core facility will provide material and consultative support to facilitate the research of other members of the CF Center and other collaborators, including generation of cells and media and assistance in the design and performance of cell culture experiments.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Our ideal candidate must be able to prioritize, manage tasks, handle a variety of demands, self-review work for accuracy and completeness, and understand and carryout oral and written instructions. Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment is necessary. Must have experience with MS Windows and MS Office software with proficiency in performing computer data entry and database organization.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preference will be given to candidates who possess the following:
* Experience handing of tissue (human or animal)
* Ability to operate and care for basic lab equipment
* Knowledge of standard office equipment
* Ability to work independently and take initiative 
* Excellent organizational skills to maintain and manage records, supplies, and samples
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to move items weighing up to 20 pounds
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Non-Healthcare TB exposure, Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/231651

Contact Information


Office of Human Resources Contact Information
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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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