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Research Technician
Department
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
06/03/2026
Application Deadline
06/17/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician
Position Number
20076712
Vacancy ID
S027597
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
20
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months or longer
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.
Position Summary
This position will support the daily operations of the Pathology Services Core by assisting with general laboratory management, histology workflow support, specimen organization, digital pathology tasks, data management, and assisting other team members as needed. Primary responsibilities can include maintaining organized laboratory work areas, assisting with supply and material organization, embedding tissue specimens, sectioning paraffin blocks, preparing slides, and supporting routine staining workflows under established laboratory procedures and supervision.
The position can also assist with retrieving, organizing, filing, and tracking tissue blocks and stained slides from the laboratory library or storage areas to support research, archival, and clinical trial-related workflows. Additional duties may include scanning stained slides, performing basic image quality review, annotating and organizing digital slide files, supporting image analysis activities, entering or updating project data, assisting with documentation needed to maintain accurate records and specimen traceability, and providing flexible support to laboratory staff to help maintain efficient operations.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Not Applicable.
Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
06/03/2026
Application Deadline
06/17/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician
Position Number
20076712
Vacancy ID
S027597
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours Per Week
20
Position Location:
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Estimated Duration Of Appointment
6 months or longer
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.
Position Summary
This position will support the daily operations of the Pathology Services Core by assisting with general laboratory management, histology workflow support, specimen organization, digital pathology tasks, data management, and assisting other team members as needed. Primary responsibilities can include maintaining organized laboratory work areas, assisting with supply and material organization, embedding tissue specimens, sectioning paraffin blocks, preparing slides, and supporting routine staining workflows under established laboratory procedures and supervision.
The position can also assist with retrieving, organizing, filing, and tracking tissue blocks and stained slides from the laboratory library or storage areas to support research, archival, and clinical trial-related workflows. Additional duties may include scanning stained slides, performing basic image quality review, annotating and organizing digital slide files, supporting image analysis activities, entering or updating project data, assisting with documentation needed to maintain accurate records and specimen traceability, and providing flexible support to laboratory staff to help maintain efficient operations.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
- Previous experience working in a histology, pathology, research, clinical laboratory, or similar laboratory setting.
- Experience handling, organizing, retrieving, filing, or tracking tissue blocks, stained slides, specimens, or other laboratory materials.
- Familiarity with routine histology workflows, including embedding, microtomy/sectioning, slide preparation, staining, or related specimen processing tasks.
- Experience with digital pathology, slide scanning, image review, slide annotation, image analysis, or basic digital file organization.
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Demonstrated attention to follow established procedures while supporting multiple laboratory tasks and assisting team members as needed.
Not Applicable.
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