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Research Technician
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Posting Information
Department
Marsico Lung Inst - CF Center-426401
Career Area
Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?
No
Posting Open Date
12/03/2025
Application Deadline
12/09/2025
Position Type
Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent
MH06 / GN06
Working Title
Research Technician
Position Number
20073872
Vacancy ID
P020673
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, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Work Location
CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$42,000 - $46,300
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 Research Technician will study lung inflammation in acute and chronic lung diseases and perform studies in in vivo studies of mice and in vitro studies using cell cultures.
Utilizing the fundamental components of molecular, biochemical, and cell biology concepts and physiological in vivo experimentation, this position will include a wide range of lab procedures/duties including but not limited to:
1) Basic molecular biology techniques such as isolation and purification of DNA/RNA, mouse genotyping and real time PCR,
2) Maintenance of mouse colonies,
3) Flow cytometry,
4) Ordering lab supplies.
Work will include studies of mouse models of lung disease. Under direct supervision, this position will be involved in planning, executing, recording, and analyzing research experiments in a collaborative work environment.
Utilizing the fundamental components of molecular, biochemical, and cell biology concepts and physiological in vivo experimentation, this position will include a wide range of lab procedures/duties including but not limited to:
1) Basic molecular biology techniques such as isolation and purification of DNA/RNA, mouse genotyping and real time PCR,
2) Maintenance of mouse colonies,
3) Flow cytometry,
4) Ordering lab supplies.
Work will include studies of mouse models of lung disease. Under direct supervision, this position will be involved in planning, executing, recording, and analyzing research experiments in a collaborative work environment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Required Qualifications Include:
- Basic understanding of fundamental molecular, cell biological and physiological concepts, maintenance of mouse colonies, in vivo experimentation, and processing of tissue, cells and fluids.
- Familiarity with mouse handling and breeding.
- Familiarity with basic computer applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, GraphPad.
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and multitask.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred Qualifications Include:
- Familiarity with and capability of performing a wide range of lab procedures/duties including but not limited to: 1) basic molecular biology techniques such as isolation and purification of DNA/RNA, real time PCR, mouse genotyping, 2) maintenance of mouse colonies, 3) in vivo experimentation, and 4) ELISA and other assays.
- Laboratory experience demonstrating possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements
Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Laboratory
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