Research Technician - Azizoglu

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; North Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health sciences is seeking a research technician to join their innovative team. This role involves performing essential lab tasks, managing mouse colonies, and conducting molecular assays, contributing to groundbreaking research in organ growth and regeneration. With a focus on education and research, the department fosters a collaborative environment where your skills will be valued. You will have the opportunity to work alongside leading experts in the field, enhancing your career through hands-on experience and professional training. Join this vibrant community and make a difference in health and well-being.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local childcare centers

Special rates for performing arts events

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to perform necessary work competencies.
• Experience in a biology or chemistry lab or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform lab tasks and assist with lab management.
• Manage mouse colony and conduct molecular assays.
• Collect and process tissue samples and perform data analysis.

Skills

Rodent handling

Basic understanding of cell biology

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in a biology or chemistry lab

Tools

PCR

Gel electrophoresis

Microscopy

RNA in situ hybridization

Primary cell culture

FACS

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 childcare centers, and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology is a broad and interdisciplinary basic science department in the School of Medicine at UNC-CH. As a top-ranked, nationally recognized leader in basic science research, our faculty and staff are engaged in innovative and cutting-edge research in neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, cellular cytoskeleton, cell motility, and imaging. The Department houses one PhD program: the Cell Biology and Physiology Curriculum, with 48 enrolled PhD candidates. The department has approximately 55 faculty members involved in research, education, and service. Many faculty and laboratories provide training for undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in biomedical sciences. The department also has 2 Core Facilities to support research activities.

Our mission is to improve health and well-being by providing leadership and excellence in patient care, education, and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care, reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from diverse backgrounds through innovative curricula and interprofessional education.

Research: We support outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources, fostering collaboration across disciplines to advance basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Azizoglu laboratory studies the control of organ growth and regeneration. We are seeking a research technician to perform lab tasks and assist with lab management. Responsibilities include mouse colony management, molecular assays (nucleic acid isolation, PCR, gel electrophoresis, RNA in situ hybridization), tissue collection and processing (dissections, sectioning, immunohistochemistry), microscopy (confocal and light-sheet imaging), primary cell culture (dissections, FACS), and data analysis. Animal handling is required for this position.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated ability to perform the necessary work competencies.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Rodent handling ability
• Basic understanding of cell biology

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

• Experience in a biology or chemistry lab or related field
• Rodent handling experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Details not specified.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Details not specified.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals, including protected veterans and persons with disabilities.

Optional and Required Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References

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