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Research Technician
Chapel Hill, United States
Posting Information
Department
Pharmacology - 424001
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
09/24/2025
Application Deadline
09/29/2025
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician
Position Number
20073204
Vacancy ID
S026166
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$18.00 - $25.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date
10/15/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position 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 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, School of Medicine, Department of Pharmacology seeks a candidate to join our team as a Research Technician. Under the guidance of Rhese Thompson and Daniel Dominguez, the research technician will perform biochemical and molecular biology experiments to better understand protein interactions with mRNA therapeutics.
The primary duties for this position include plasmid assembly, protein expression, protein purification and biochemical and biophysical characterization. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, precise record-keeping, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Additional responsibilities encompass receiving and documenting reagents, supplies, and equipment, adhering to safety protocols, disposing of chemical and biohazard waste, maintaining lab equipment in good working condition, and communicating results during lab meetings.
The primary duties for this position include plasmid assembly, protein expression, protein purification and biochemical and biophysical characterization. This role requires meticulous attention to detail, precise record-keeping, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Additional responsibilities encompass receiving and documenting reagents, supplies, and equipment, adhering to safety protocols, disposing of chemical and biohazard waste, maintaining lab equipment in good working condition, and communicating results during lab meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Demonstrated ability to execute planned experiments, analyze data, and present data. Strong organization skills required.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience in molecular biology or biochemistry.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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