Cryo-EM & Biochemistry Research Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics seeks a Research Technician to support cutting-edge structural biology work on lipid transport in malaria parasites. The role involves assisting with molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification, and sample prep for cryo-EM, while keeping careful lab records.

You will help with buffer preparation, lab organization, and ordering supplies, contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to

Qualifications

• Experience with cloning, expression and purification of recombinant proteins.
• Familiarity with cryo-EM sample preparation is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills and lab record-keeping.
• Ability to work in a collaborative research environment.
• Demonstrated competency to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Assist molecular cloning and expression of target proteins.
• Purify recombinant proteins for structural studies.
• Prepare samples for cryo-EM experiments.
• Maintain lab records and manage buffers.
• Order and stock lab supplies.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Recombinant protein expression

Protein purification

Cryo-EM sample preparation

Lab notebook & record keeping

Buffer preparation

Ordering lab supplies

Job description

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill's Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics seeks a Research Technician to support cutting-edge structural biology work on lipid transport in malaria parasites. The role involves assisting with molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification, and sample prep for cryo-EM, while keeping careful lab records.

You will help with buffer preparation, lab organization, and ordering supplies, contributing to a collaborative team dedicated to