Research Technician

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$41,851 - $50,000
Grade: 06

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Feb 03, 2025

Posting Information

Department	Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801
Career Area	Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?	No
Posting Open Date	01/21/2025
Application Deadline	02/21/2025
Position Type	Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent	GN06
Working Title	Research Technician
Position Number	20068951
Vacancy ID	P020039
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited	Full-Time Permanent
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Work Location	CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$41,851 - $50,000
Pay Band Information	To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

Be a Tar Heel!	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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	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.
Position Summary	The Research Technician will support the ongoing experimental processes in a fast-paced HIV laboratory. Work requires knowledge of applicable laboratory procedures, tests, techniques, and terminology. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to, conducting experiments, collecting data, and analyzing data. Our lab focuses on HIV latency and performs a mix of basic science and translational clinical research. The Institute of Global Health and Infectious and Division of Infectious Disease develop ongoing clinical, educational, and research programs directed toward preventing and treating infectious diseases. The Institute and Division's goals include coordinating and conducting basic and applied research in infectious diseases and fostering collaboration among other investigators and researchers; improving clinical care in infectious diseases, including activities related to the management of HIV and other communicable diseases; activities related to emerging pathogens, international health, and clinical outreach and contagious disease prevention activities, including a focus on vaccine development and vaccination practices. The UNC HIV Cure Center ( HCC) is a consortium of HIV researchers aiming to define the mechanisms of HIV persistence and progress drug development toward a cure for HIV. With approximately 10,000 square feet of physical lab space, members are centrally located on the UNC campus and have shared access to state-of-the-art equipment. The UNC HIV Cure Center, directed by Dr. David Margolis, promotes collaborative research efforts among the different laboratories and is focused on discovering, developing, and implementing new treatments to allow durable treatment-free remission of HIV infection (cure).
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Not applicable.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Prefer candidates with nucleic acid isolation experience and extensive experience in PCR assay set up and analysis. Knowledge of standard laboratory practices for work under BSL-2 conditions. Prior knowledge of isolation and culture of primary cells and sample preparation experience for flow cytometry. Employee must be reliable, honest and trustworthy; have the ability to work flexible hours as a team player; be highly organized, attentive and communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in written form. The person must possess extreme attention to details. The person must be able to work independently and with minimal supervision; have knowledge of applicable laboratory procedures, techniques and terminology; and be able to learn/use multiple computer software platforms. The employee must be able to analyze data digitally and manually and clearly communicate those results. The employee should possess mobility and strength to store and access research samples, reagents and supplies
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements	Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory
Special Instructions
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Contact Information

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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.