Research Technician

About the job

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM with core availability between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily

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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

The Schisler Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dedicated Laboratory Research Technician to support biomedical research on aging, genomics, and complex diseases using mouse models, human systems, and integrative approaches. The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate and support daily laboratory research activities and operations.

The successful candidate will assist with maintenance of critical research infrastructure, animal colony support, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include monitoring and maintaining laboratory equipment (e.g., liquid nitrogen storage, CO incubators, freezers), assisting with mouse colony management (including genotyping, animal handling, euthanasia in accordance with IACUC protocols, and detailed record-keeping), and performing mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques such as PCR and sample preparation. Another primary component of this position is to support laboratory organization and research productivity by maintaining inventories, ordering supplies, organizing samples, assisting with experimental setup, and supporting data organization. The Laboratory Research Technician will also assist in maintaining a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment and may provide guidance to students on laboratory procedures. The candidate must be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a research team and demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

Recent experience with supporting biomedical research on aging, genomics, or complex disease using mouse models and human systems. Recent experience maintaining critical lab infrastructure (liquid nitrogen storage, CO incubators, freezers) while ensuring regulatory compliance. Recent experience assisting with mouse colony management, including genotyping, handling, or euthanasia (IACUC). Recent experience performing mammalian cell culture or molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, sample preparation). Recent experience maintaining lab inventories and supplies/organizing samples.

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.