Temporary Research Technician

Inside Higher Ed; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 14,616 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional training opportunities

Exclusive retail and restaurant discounts

Job summary

A leading public university in North Carolina seeks a Temporary Research Technician to maintain cell culture experiments, assist in developing protocols, and support lab operations. Applicants should demonstrate competencies in wet lab skills. This temporary position offers a dynamic environment in one of the top academic settings.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain routine cell culture experiments.
• Assist in developing and testing new experimental protocols.
• Support flow cytometry and Western blot experiments.
• Contribute to general laboratory management.

Skills

Wet lab experimental skills

Job description

Overview

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.

Position Information

• Department: SOP-DPET - 452200
• Career Area: Research Professionals
• Posting Open Date: 09/10/2025
• Application Deadline: 09/15/2025
• Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)
• Position Title: Temporary Research Technician
• Position Number: 20072973
• Vacancy ID: S026107
• Full-time/Part-time: Full-Time Temporary
• Hours Per Week: 40
• Position Location: North Carolina, US
• Hiring Range: $10.61 - $20.00 per hour
• Estimated Duration Of Appointment: 4 months or less

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

Maintain routine cell culture experiments; assist in developing and testing new experimental protocols; support flow cytometry and Western blot experiments; and contribute to general laboratory management.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Wet lab experimental skills

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

Apply online at, https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/306459 with a CV/resume and a list of three (3) professional references with their full contact information.