Research Technician

Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm

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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.

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.

This Research Technician position involves three primary areas. The first area of responsibility will involve performing in vitro experiments using a range of techniques including RT- PCR, qPCR, chromatin immunoprecipitation, western blotting, cell culture, site directed mutagenesis, and flow cytometry. The second area of responsibility will involve in vivo experiments with a range of tumor models to elucidate mechanisms of tumorigenesis and assessment of immune cells that infiltrate the tumor. The third area of responsibility will involve general lab maintenance, purchasing reagents and assisting with lab organization. This position will be expected to maintain lab notebooks at the highest of standards and will be expected to plan experiments and meet with the PI weekly to discuss data. The Research Technician will be expected to read literature related to current project and incorporate this knowledge when assisting with experimental design.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Must have knowledge in the field of biological sciences.
Must demonstrate the ability to adhere to grant and manuscript deadlines by managing multiple competing priorities.
Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Must have a willingness to learn new methodologies and be comfortable working collaboratively as part of a research team.

Having experience with a range of molecular techniques is preferred. These techniques can include, but are not limited to, immunofluorescence, RT- PCR, qPCR, chromatin immunoprecipitation, western blotting, cell culture, site directed mutagenesis, CRISPR/Cas-9 genome editing, lentiviral infection, analysis of in vivo tumor models, and flow cytometry.

N/A

Not Applicable.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.