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Laboratory Research Technician
Posting Information
Department
Alcohol Studies Center-428801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
03/10/2026
Application Deadline
03/17/2026
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
MH06 / GN06
Working Title
Laboratory Research Technician
Position Number
00062447
Vacancy ID
P020864
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited
Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm with occasional weekend hours (hours vary based on project needs)
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$38,000 - $46,000
Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information
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 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.
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.
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 Laboratory Research Technician is located in the Besheer Lab at the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies.
The Laboratory Research Technician will facilitate and conduct research focused on examining the neurobiological processes that underlie addiction. The successful candidate will be performing standardized procedures that are used in behavioral pharmacological research, including the daily conduct of behavioral experiments in rats. The candidate must be capable of working independently, and also as part of a team.
Another primary component of the Laboratory Research Technician position is to assist in conducting molecular analyses that will complement the behavioral studies. A third primary component of this position is to assist with maintaining the computer-generated data and to conduct standardized data analysis and graphing using computer software. The Laboratory Research Technician will be required to keep detailed and accurate records of experimental test procedures and results, and present results to the PI. The employee will also assist with maintaining budgets, ordering laboratory supplies and keeping accurate inventory.
Another primary component of the Laboratory Research Technician position is to assist in conducting molecular analyses that will complement the behavioral studies. A third primary component of this position is to assist with maintaining the computer-generated data and to conduct standardized data analysis and graphing using computer software. The Laboratory Research Technician will be required to keep detailed and accurate records of experimental test procedures and results, and present results to the PI. The employee will also assist with maintaining budgets, ordering laboratory supplies and keeping accurate inventory.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Prior laboratory experience including rodent handling and conducting behavioral experiments on rodents
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, Weekend work occasionally
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