Soc/Clin Research Assistant

UNKNOWN; Chapel Hill, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina is seeking a laboratory support professional to assist with mouse handling, tissue processing, immunostaining, RNA scope and flow cytometry, supporting studies of lung development and disease.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and competence in histology techniques, with willingness to work with animal models in a diverse research environment at UNC Chapel Hill.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Competent in common histology techniques.
• Willingness to work with animal models.

Responsibilities

• Support the laboratory with mice handling, paraffin and frozen sectioning, immunostaining, RNA scope and flow cytometry.
• Study lung development and disease, contributing to ongoing research projects.
• Collaborate with team colleagues to ensure accurate data collection and reporting.

Skills

Histology techniques

Animal handling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

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 primary purpose of this position is to support the laboratory with experiments involving mice handling, paraffin and frozen sectioning, immunostaining, RNA scope and flow cytometry for studying lung development and disease.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Management Preferences

• Competent in common histology techniques
• Willingness to work with animal models

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

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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.

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