Research Technician - Lakshmanane Lab

Davita Inc.; Elkins Hills (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a motivated Research Technician for a temporary position to support research on biostatistics and machine learning applications. Responsibilities include developing algorithms and collaborating on research publications. The successful candidate must possess strong programming skills in Python and R, and demonstrate attention to detail and analytical expertise.

Benefits

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive discounts on retail and restaurants

Qualifications

• Proficient in machine learning programming languages (e.g., Python, R).
• Strong analytical skills required with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement machine learning algorithms for classifying serostatus.
• Collaborate with team members and contribute to research publications.

Skills

Machine Learning

Python

R

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

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	06/06/2025
Application Deadline	06/09/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Technician - Lakshmanane Lab
Position Number	20045491
Vacancy ID	S025498
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$20.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date
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.

We are seeking a motivated and skilled individual for a temporary position to support an ongoing research project involving biostatistics and machine learning applications in diagnostics. The position is available for 2-4 months. Responsibility includes developing and implementing machine learning algorithms for classifying serostatus based on multiplex binding data. Collaborate with team members and contribute to research publications. Proficiency in machine learning programming languages (e.g., Python, R) and strong analytical skills, along with attention to detail, are required, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

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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Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
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