Lab Research Tech: Addiction Neurobiology (Rodent)

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Laboratory Research Technician in the Besheer Lab. The role focuses on neurobiological processes underlying addiction with daily behavioral experiments in rats and related molecular analyses.

The successful candidate will maintain detailed records, analyze data, and assist with budgets and inventory. This is a 40‑hour/week temporary appointment based in North Carolina, with a start date in January 2027.

Qualifications

• Experience with behavioral experiments in rodents or similar animal models.
• Ability to maintain accurate and detailed lab records and present results clearly.
• Willingness to assist with budgeting, ordering lab supplies and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized behavioral experiments in rats.
• Assist with molecular analyses that complement behavioral studies.
• Maintain computer-generated data and perform data analysis and graphing.
• Support budgeting, ordering of laboratory supplies and inventory control.

Skills

Behavioral experiments in rodents

Record-keeping and data presentation

Teamwork and communication

Job description

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a Laboratory Research Technician in the Besheer Lab. The role focuses on neurobiological processes underlying addiction with daily behavioral experiments in rats and related molecular analyses.

The successful candidate will maintain detailed records, analyze data, and assist with budgets and inventory. This is a 40‑hour/week temporary appointment based in North Carolina, with a start date in January 2027.