Research Technician

UNC-Chapel Hill; North Carolina; Sur place; USD 40 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

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Résumé du poste

A prestigious educational institution in North Carolina is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Research Technician to support biomedical research on aging and genomics. The role involves maintaining lab equipment and animal colony support, along with assisting in daily operations. Ideal candidates should possess strong organizational skills and experience in a laboratory setting. This position provides opportunities for professional growth in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Recent experience with supporting biomedical research on aging or genomics.
• Experience maintaining lab infrastructure while ensuring regulations are met.
• Experience with mouse colony management, including genotyping and handling.

Responsabilités

• Support daily laboratory research activities and operations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and animal colony support.
• Organize laboratory samples and maintain inventories.

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Independent work

Formation

Competencies necessary to perform the work

Outils

Liquid nitrogen storage

CO incubators

Freezers

PCR

Description du poste

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with core availability between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily

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

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.

Position Summary

The Schisler Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dedicated Laboratory Research Technician to support biomedical research on aging, genomics, and complex diseases using mouse models, human systems, and integrative approaches. The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate and support daily laboratory research activities and operations.

The successful candidate will assist with maintenance of critical research infrastructure, animal colony support, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining laboratory equipment (e.g., liquid nitrogen storage, CO incubators, freezers), assisting with mouse colony management (including genotyping, animal handling, euthanasia in accordance with IACUC protocols, and detailed record-keeping), and performing mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques such as PCR and sample preparation.

Another primary component of this position is to support laboratory organization and research productivity by maintaining inventories, ordering supplies, organizing samples, assisting with experimental setup, and supporting data organization. The Laboratory Research Technician will also assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment and may provide guidance to students on laboratory procedures. The candidate must be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a research team and demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• Recent experience with supporting biomedical research on aging, genomics, or complex disease using mouse models and human systems.
• Recent experience maintaining critical lab infrastructure (liquid nitrogen storage, CO incubators, freezers) while ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Recent experience assisting with mouse colony management, including genotyping, handling, or euthanasia (IACUC).
• Recent experience performing mammalian cell culture or molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, sample preparation).
• Recent experience maintaining lab inventories and supplies/organizing samples.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at [phone] or send an email to [e-mail]

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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
• List of References

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position requires consistent weekday daytime availability to support core laboratory operations. Are you able to maintain regular availability between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe your experience and skills working with rodents in a laboratory setting.

  (Open Ended Question)