Research Technician

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

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Savings on local child care

Job summary

A prominent research university is looking for a part-time Research Technician to assist in stem cell research. Candidates must be capable of independent work, highly organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple projects under supervision. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in a cutting-edge research environment in North Carolina.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Work as a Research Technician under the direction of the HPCC director.
• Maintain accurate records of each experiment.
• Keep inventory of supplies.

Skills

Independent work

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Ability to manage multiple projects

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department	Med Admin-Cores - 420117
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	08/04/2025
Application Deadline	08/07/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Technician
Position Number	20072059
Vacancy ID	S025898
Full-time/Part-time	Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week	20
Work Schedule
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$20.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date	08/18/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

The purpose of the UNC human pluripotent Stem Cell Core (HPCC) is to provide UNC investigators and outside collaborators with a platform for basic and translational research using pluripotent stem cells. The HPCC offers a wide range of services, including generation of pluripotent stem cells, differentiation of pluripotent stem cells into various cell types, and genome editing of mammalian cells. The HPCC is actively participating in increasing the awareness of the enormous potential of stem cell research with the NC research community, developing and supporting a highly collaborative environment for research and education, and attracting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies performing related research and development.

The objective of this position is to serve as a Research Technician under the direction of Dr. Beltran, the HPCC director. The facility provides a platform for basic and translational research using pluripotent cells. The HPCC offers specialized services, including generation of induced pluripotent stem cells, genome editing, and stem cell differentiation into specialized cell types and organoids cultures.

The Research Tech must be: 1) able to work independently, 2) highly organized and detail-oriented person, 3) capable of working on multiple projects during a specific timeframe with supervision. Other responsibilities include keep accurate records of each experiment and maintaining an inventory of supplies.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

1) Able to work independently,
2) Highly organized and detail-oriented person
3) Capable of working on multiple projects during a specific timeframe with supervision.

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Be a Tar Heel!	A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. 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.
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