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Research Assistant
Posting Information
Department
Neurology - 411801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
05/08/2026
Application Deadline
05/13/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Assistant
Position Number
20076119
Vacancy ID
S027357
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$15.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
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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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.
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 Research Technician position will organize laboratory samples and work with other core facilities, transferring receiving animals, coordinating behavioral analysis, and independently handling animal protocols that are required for UNC IACUC approval. Laboratory procedures performed will include: 1) animal handling; 2) mouse brain preparation, perfusion, and sectioning; 3) histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC); 4) protein/western analysis; 5) DNA analysis, cloning and genotyping animals.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
The preferred candidate will have experience in some aspects of molecular biology, biochemistry, or cell biology related to human disease. Particular experience in animal handling, mouse brain preparation, perfusion, sectioning, histology and immunohistochemistry (IHC), protein/western analysis, or DNA analysis, cloning, or genotyping animals is also preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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