Genetics Research Technician — Mouse Models

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Technician in the Kelada lab to support studies on environmentally-induced respiratory disease. This role requires careful execution of protocols and collaboration with a dynamic team.

You will maintain mouse colonies, genotype animals, expose them to air pollutants, perform respiratory and immunological measurements, and help manage day-to-day lab operations and training of new members.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform basic lab techniques and follow protocols with precision.
• Experience supporting mouse studies or related animal work is preferred.
• Ability to record data accurately and maintain organized lab records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and expand mouse colonies and perform genotyping.
• Expose mice to air pollutants and measure respiratory and immunological outcomes.
• Assist in day-to-day lab operations and train new members as needed.

Skills

Mouse handling

Genotyping by PCR

qRT-PCR

Cell culture

Lab maintenance

Tools

PCR

ELISA

Western blotting

Genomics assays

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Research Technician in the Kelada lab to support studies on environmentally-induced respiratory disease. This role requires careful execution of protocols and collaboration with a dynamic team.

You will maintain mouse colonies, genotype animals, expose them to air pollutants, perform respiratory and immunological measurements, and help manage day-to-day lab operations and training of new members.