Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Thurston Arthritis Res Center - 429201
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
04/01/2026
Application Deadline
04/23/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician
Position Number
20075146
Vacancy ID
S027081
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday; 25 – 40 hours per week.
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$12.00 - $15.00 per hour, dependent on qualifications
Proposed Start Date
04/27/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Position Information
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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.
Position Summary
This position with the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center clinical trials team provides clinical exposure, workforce readiness training, and practical office skill development to prepare students for future academic and career pathways.
With the supervision and support of research staff, this position will engage directly with clinical environments, support research related tasks appropriate for their experience level, and develop essential professional skills in communication, organization, teamwork, and patient centered service.
This role is intended for learning and exposure; therefore, responsibilities do not include direct patient care activities, handling of biological samples, or access to medical records without direct supervision from research coordinator or relevant staff.
Brief Description Of Duties
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Assist with creating patient outreach materials
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Organizing, prepping, and maintaining laboratory kits & materials
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Shadowing research coordinators in research spaces on campus
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Perform administrative tasks and learn
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Learn key professional skills such as public speaking, scientific literacy, writing emails, data visualization, organization, etc…
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Entry level applicants with interest in innovation, research, and professional development.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.