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Research Technician
Posting Information
Department
Biological and Genome Sciences - 428201
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
03/18/2026
Application Deadline
03/25/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician
Position Number
20057355
Vacancy ID
S027030
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$16.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
04/06/2026
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 laboratory of Dr. Frank Conlon is seeking a temporary employee to provide technical and organizational support for research projects. The employee will help manage and maintain mouse stocks and perform animal husbandry as required. They will also conduct essential genotyping analyses of novel mouse lines, prepare solutions, and assist with laboratory maintenance. This employee will work as part of a team containing postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and other researchers, including undergraduate students. In certain situations, the employee will train these individuals in established protocols.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Previous lab experience
Experience with working on a team
Experience with DNA isolation, PCR and western blotting
Experience with working on a team
Experience with DNA isolation, PCR and western blotting
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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