Research Technician

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a temporary Research Technician for the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. This role involves supporting research projects through laboratory tasks, ensuring adherence to established protocols, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates should have research laboratory experience, and familiarity with metabolomics is preferred.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local childcare centers

Special rates for performing arts events

Qualifications

• Proven competency in research laboratory settings.
• Experience with established research protocols.

Responsibilities

• Support various research projects through laboratory tasks.
• Perform sample and reagent preparation, conduct experiments.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and accurate records.

Skills

Research laboratory experience

Job description

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 UNC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is seeking a temporary Research Technician to work in the McLendon Laboratories at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The successful candidate will support various research projects by performing a range of laboratory tasks, including sample and reagent preparation, conducting experiments, and maintaining laboratory equipment. The position will follow established protocols, operate laboratory equipment and maintain accurate records.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Research laboratory experience.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Previous research experience with Metabolomics and Clinical Assay Center ( MCAC ) at UNC

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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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

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have Research experience?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to follow established research protocols?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you able to maintain accurate records?
  • Yes
  • No