Research Technician - Lakshmanane Lab

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious institution as a Research Technician in a dynamic lab environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking immunoassay development for diagnostic and vaccine studies. Collaborate with a talented team and enhance your skills in a supportive atmosphere that values innovation and excellence. Enjoy the vibrant community of Chapel Hill, where you can thrive personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact in health research.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Retail and restaurant discounts

Savings on local child care

Special rates for performing arts events

Qualifications

• Competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Experience with immunoassays and excellent pipetting skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in immunoassay development for diagnostic and vaccine studies.
• Collaborate with the lab team under Dr. Lakshmanane.

Skills

Immunoassays

Pipetting Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

Coursework in Laboratory Science

Job description

Posting Information

Posting Information

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Department	Microbiology and Immunology - 422501
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	05/02/2025
Application Deadline	05/05/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Technician - Lakshmanane Lab
Position Number	20038489
Vacancy ID	S025186
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$12.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date	05/12/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months or less

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 Research Technician will assist in immunoassay development for diagnostic and vaccine studies in the laboratory of Dr. Lakshmanane.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Experience with immunoassays
Excellent pipetting skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft Excel
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Strong sense of teamwork

Course work in laboratory science.
Previous work with multiplex assay development for example Luminex assay

Temporary Employment Policies

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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