Laboratory Assistant

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic department seeks a Laboratory Assistant to join their vibrant team in a picturesque college town. This role involves supervising the care of Drosophila stocks, contributing to cutting-edge research in embryonic development. With a commitment to professional training and a supportive environment, the department offers numerous opportunities for career growth and skill development. Enjoy exclusive perks, including discounts and special rates for local events. If you're passionate about biology and eager to make a difference, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Professional Training Opportunities

Retail and Restaurant Discounts

Savings on Child Care

Special Rates for Performing Arts Events

Qualifications

• Experience in lab animal care, preferably with Drosophila.
• Demonstrated competencies necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise care of Drosophila stocks.
• Assist in teaching and research missions.

Skills

Lab Animal Care

Drosophila Handling

Image Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Genetic Techniques

Cell Biological Techniques

Job description

Weekdays with occasional evenings or weekends

One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.

University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Biology at UNC -Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching.

We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 3,000 majors and intend majors, and we enroll over 5,000 undergraduate students in our classes each year. Our average total annual expenditure exceeds $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and supports several outstanding graduate programs. We consist of 54 tenure-track faculty, 16 teaching faculty, 10 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty who are engaged in basic and interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the department and between other departments and schools at UNC.

We currently have 52 graduate students, 30 post-docs and employ approximately 85 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Further, we are supported by an administrative staff of 19, with an additional 45 staff directly supporting research.

The Peifer lab in the Department of Biology uses genetic, cell biological and biochemical tools to study embryonic development, using the fruit fly Drosophila as our in vivo model.

Position Summary

The Laboratory Assistant will supervise care of Drosophila stocks.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience in lab animal care, preferably with Drosophila.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?
• Yes
• No
• * What is your work availability?
• (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you have experience in image analysis?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you have experience using genetic and cell biological techniques to study Drosophila development?
• Yes
• No