Research Technician (Pattenden Lab)

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive campus perks

Job summary

UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy in Chapel Hill, NC seeks a Research Technician for a time-limited 21-month appointment. The role focuses on managing and performing experiments to create genetically encoded identifiers of DNA circles, with emphasis on attention to detail, organization, and collaborative work in a molecular biology lab.

Responsibilities include training others, maintaining reagents and equipment, and conducting DNA/RNA analyses, cell culture, and transfection.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competencies to perform molecular biology experiments.
• Experience with chromatin isolation, DNA cloning, and nucleic acid handling preferred.
• Proficiency with lab data management and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage and perform experiments on a new project in Pattenden lab.
• Train lab members and collaborators on lab equipment.
• Maintain inventory and upkeep of reagents and equipment.
• Perform DNA plasmid generation, cell transfection, and nucleic acid analyses.
• Operate equipment including acoustic sonication and flow cytometry.
• Prepare cultured human cells and tissue for acoustic sonication studies.
• Utilize MS Excel/Word/PowerPoint for data entry and reporting.

Skills

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Laboratory instrumentation

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

Acoustic sonication equipment

MS Excel

MS Word

PowerPoint

DNA/RNA isolation tools

Job description

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 21 months

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule

Standard work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required to meet operational needs. This position is fully onsite and requires a 100% onsite work presence.

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC -Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package , paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).
Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

Position Summary

THIS IS A TIME - LIMITED APPOINTMENT WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 21 MONTHS .
The Research Technician will be responsible for managing and performing experiments on a new project in the Pattenden lab to create genetically encoded identifiers of DNA circles. Most important to this position will be attention to detail and an exceptional level of organization and communication skills. In addition, the Research Technician must be self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful and willing to learn new laboratory techniques. Lab duties will include inventory and maintenance of laboratory reagents and equipment and training other lab members and collaborators on lab equipment. Molecular Biology experiments will include generation of DNA plasmids, cell transfection, flow cytometry, chromatin isolation, human and cell culture, synthesis of a cavitation-enhancement reagent, and isolation and analysis of nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA . In addition, the Technician must be familiar with the operation of acoustic sonication equipment, flow cytometry, and preparation of nucleic acids, cultured human cells, and tissue for acoustic sonication applications. Finally, the technician must be proficient in computer software for data input, analysis and word processing (MS Excel, Word, Powerpoint).

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• Extensive experience working in a molecular biology research laboratory, supporting the design, execution, and analysis of scientific experiments.
• Demonstrated expertise in molecular biology techniques and laboratory instrumentation, including chromatin isolation, DNA and RNA isolation, cell culture, cell transfection, DNA cloning, DNA fragment quantitation, flow cytometry, nucleic acid preparation and analysis, and acoustic sonication.
• Strong organizational, communication, and scientific documentation skills, with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of laboratory quality, accuracy, and compliance while advancing scientific discovery and supporting the laboratory’s research mission.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and implement new laboratory techniques, adapt to evolving research priorities, and work in a self-motivated, proactive, and resourceful manner.
• Proficiency in computer applications used to support scientific research, including data management, analysis, recordkeeping, and technical documentation.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

Position/Schedule Requirements Overtime occasionally, Weekend work occasionally

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.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

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• * Do you possess the competencies necessary to perform the Research Technician position?
  • Yes
  • No
• * At the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy, everything we do begins and ends with a patient in mind. This includes supporting and serving a highly diverse community of students, patients, faculty, and staff. Please describe examples in which you have successfully worked with or supported a diverse group of people.

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