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Department Alcohol Studies Center-428801 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 05/11/2026 Application Deadline 05/25/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Technician - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent MH06 / GN06 Working Title Laboratory Research Technician Position Number 00060410 Vacancy ID P021014 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, 8:00 am 5:00 pm
Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $42,000 - $48,000 Pay Band 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 primary function of this position is to assist the Principal Investigator and members of the laboratory with experiments involving molecular biology, animal behavior, biochemistry, electrophysiology and immunohistochemistry. The technician will be expected to prepare buffers and dilutions, perform histological protocols, perform surgery, conduct basic data analysis, assist with lab and equipment maintenance and maintain rodent colonies. Training will be provided.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Experience with:
Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to work with animals.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Evening work occasionally, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/317692
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