Department

Gastroint Biology and Dis Ctr-429001

Career Area

Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment?

No

Posting Open Date

05/15/2023

Application Deadline

05/19/2023

Position Type

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Research Technician - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent

GN06

Working Title

Research Technician

Position Number

20037978

Vacancy ID

P017446

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

Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Hours may vary based on the needs of projects assigned.

Work Location

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$31,200 - $40,000

Pay Band Information

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Research Technician will be primarily responsible for conducting research by performing experimental techniques directed by graduate students, post-doctoral fellows, and the Principle Investigator. They are also expected to take on some limited administrative, lab organization and lab maintenance responsibilities.
The technician will be expected to: conduct routine molecular biology, immunology, genomic and microbiology experiments on human and murine tissue and cells; conduct experiments utilizing techniques with mammalian cell culture, basic biochemical and molecular biology; conduct DNA/RNA/protein analysis by PCR/qPCR/western blotting, plasmid vector design/recombinant DNA engineering, gene expression by Taqman assays, bacterial propagation and enzyme assays, human cell culture, immunofluorescence and microscopy, and other standard laboratory practices such as making solutions; perform reagent preparation, daily lab upkeep, stocking and restocking; maintain freezers and contents, maintaining lab equipment up-keep; follow all lab safety protocols; maintain animal/environmental health and safety protocols; organize and tabulate data and ensure data results are compiled, analyzed and presented properly; and maintain databases and clear documentation of results.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Ability to ensure data results are compiled, analyzed and presented properly.
Candidates should have a strong academic track record, work well in a goal-oriented team setting, and have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Candidates must have experience working in a research setting.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Bachelors in scientific discipline and experience in a genetics/genomics lab.
Prefer candidates with experience with mammalian cell culture, basic biochemical and molecular biology techniques. Experience in chromatin biology will be an advantage to the applicant; molecular biology skills with long-standing experience in making constructs; mouse handling experience; microscopy experience.
Prefer candidates be able to interact with internal contacts including the PI, research assistants, graduate students, Post Docs, Health and Safety officers, and animal care personnel to discuss and evaluate research results and to ensure the smooth and safe operation of the laboratory.
Prefer candidates be able to interact with external contacts such as researchers at other institutions, staff at biotechnology and reagents companies to consult on research methods and to keep abreast of product information and developments.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements