Research Technician-CGIBD/Keku

Monday-Friday 8 AM-12 PM OR 1 PM-5 PM

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The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

This position is in the Center for GI Biology and Disease at UNC. The duties will include lab operation and maintenance, equipment operation and conduction of experiments, processing biospecimens- blood and human biopsies following GLP guidelines, and ordering. This position is based on NIH funding and supports ongoing GI research.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Prior work experience with biospecimens and prior laboratory experience working under BSL-2 containment. Ability to follow written detailed protocols and verbal instructions; Candidate must be able to demonstrate attention to detail.

Ability to work independently as well as function as part of a team. A candidate with laboratory experience, strong written and verbal communication skills, organizational skills, and punctual attendance is preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word. Specialized knowledge in biomedical research principles. Ability to solve problems and resolve quality control issues by adjusting processes. Relevant experience working with biospecimens, DNA/ RNA extraction, PCR, and biochemical assays is preferred.

Prefer Bachelor's degree in biological science, chemistry, or STEM-related field

Ability to work at least 3-4 continuous hours at bench or computer. Close-toed shoes and clothing that cover the ankles are required. Regularly required to wear provided Personal Protective Equipment ( PPE) such as nitrile gloves, safety glasses, and lab coat.

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.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.