Research Technician - Dr. Ainslie's lab

Posting Information

Department

SOP-DPMP - 452400

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

04/27/2026

Application Deadline

05/01/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Research Technician - Dr. Ainslie's lab

Position Number

20075779

Vacancy ID

S027220

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

Work Schedule

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$10.61 - $15.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

05/25/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months or less

Position Information

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy (www.pharmacy.unc.edu) is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School’s Strategic Plan (https://pharmacy.unc.edu/about/oe/strategic-plan/).

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world’s most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

Position Summary

This is a temporary Research Tech position in the field of drug delivery. The primary purpose will be to provide research support to Dr. Ainslie and her lab, including cellular experiments, sample processing, and performing laboratory operational and administrative support.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

Experience in Biomaterials synthesis and characterization.
Experience performing basic synthetic chemistry, bioconjugation or gelation.
Experience performing cellular work, including cell culture.
Experience with confocal imaging and computational analysis of images.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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