Research Technician

Posting Information

Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 03/23/2023 Application Deadline 05/29/2023 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Technician - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent GN06 Working Title Research Technician Position Number 20053964 Vacancy ID P017122 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 3 years Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm

Work Location Durham, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $35,809 - $40,000 Pay Band Information

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Position Summary Information

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The UNC Adams School of Dentistry Division of Oral and Craniofacial Health Sciences is the home of the faculty heavily involved in research and/or teaching in the Foundational and Biomedical Sciences.

Position Summary

This position is part of the UNC Adams School of Dentistry. This Research Technician position will be responsible for conducting various laboratory experiments under the supervision of the principle investigator with an emphasis on craniofacial skeletal muscle regeneration. The researcher's primary responsibility will be to carry out the goals of research project associated with craniofacial muscle stem cells. These goals will necessitate that the selected candidate perform work with animal models, stem cell isolation using FACS, cell culture, immunocytochemistry, real-time qPCR, and western blot. The selected candidate will also collect and record data as specified in developed protocols as well as assess accuracy, validity, and integrity of data. The research technician will also assist other McKay laboratory personnel, graduate students, and volunteer researchers as needed. In addition, the research technician will contribute to the organization of the laboratory by performing administrative tasks. The selected candidate will be expected to have the technical knowledge to be trained to perform the duties, the ability to follow instructions through a standard work process, the ability to perform routine and repetitious tasks, and the ability to observe, monitor, collect, and record data.

Note: This position is located in Durham, NC

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

This position requires knowledge of cellular and molecular biology.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

-Ability to perform cell isolation and tissue culture, and several immunological molecular assays including but not limited to: ELISA, flow cytometry, western blot, protein/RNA/DNA isolation, and multiplex PCR. -Ability to organize and tabulate data; ability to ensure quality control of data collection. -A Bachelor's degree in science and experience with prior laboratory work is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.

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