Posting Information
Posting Information
Department
Cell Biology and Physiology - 422001
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
06/01/2026
Application Deadline
06/05/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician - Philpot
Position Number
20012167
Vacancy ID
S027575
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
$15.00 - $22.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months or longer
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
The Philpot laboratory develops therapeutics for single gene disorders. We are seeking a research technician to perform research tasks in the lab as well as help with lab management duties. Research tasks will include performing mouse behavioral experiments, mouse colony organization and breeding, histological assays (e.g. immunocytochemistry), confocal microscopy, tissue collections and processing (dissections, sectioning, immunohistochemistry), and data analysis. This position will require animal handling.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
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Prior laboratory experience in a related field such as Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry or Genotyping
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Understanding of rodent behavior
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Basic understanding of neuroscience
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
This position will require animal handling.
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Must be able to stand up to 6 hours/day
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Must be able to move up to 50 pounds
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Must be able to climb a step ladder
Duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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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.