Research Technician

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

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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 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.

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.

This position will serve as a Research Technician within the Department of Pediatrics. The mission of the Department of Pediatrics is: (1) to provide state of the art critical care, chronic care, and acute care of children with a full spectrum of pediatric disorders; (2) to teach Medical Students, Residents and Fellows to excel in the field of pediatric medicine and; 3) to conduct highly meritorious clinical and/or laboratory-based investigation in each division or program.

The Division of Infectious Disease serves the children of North Carolina in the diagnosis and treatment of children with a broad range of known or suspected infections or infectious diseases and evaluations of fever of unknown origin.

The Division is expanding its laboratory and clinical research endeavors. Established and anticipated research studies and associated personnel will create a nationally recognized program. The program will be dedicated to prevention and treatment of microbial diseases of childhood, adolescents and young adults, and the education of community physicians, allied health professionals and the public.

The Research Technician assists in the organization and completion of laboratory experiments, as well as performance of assays with cells and tissues. The technician will perform various cell propagation protocols for both eukaryotic cells and bacteria and standard molecular and cell biology techniques. The technician will assist in data processing, statistical analysis and graphic presentation of data. Additional responsibilities include preparing and disposing of reagents necessary for research, and maintaining lab inventory, including timely ordering of required supplies. The incumbent will be expected to conduct difficult/complex lab testing, develop methods and procedures to be used in research protocols and experiments, and assist the Principal Investigator with grant proposals, reports and research publications.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Hand/finger agility in order to use a scientific pipette device, with or without accommodation.

Not Applicable.

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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.