Research Technician

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Cell Biology and Physiology-422001 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 08/11/2026 Application Deadline 08/18/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Technician - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent MH06 / GN06 Working Title Research Technician Position Number 20077037, 20077038 Vacancy ID P021287 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 2 years Hours per week 40 Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week. Flexible start time, but recommended start at 8:30 AM.

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $42,000 - $46,000 Pay Band Information

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Notice to Applicants

This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Position Summary 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

THESE ARE TIME-LIMITED POSITIONS WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 2 YEARS.

Our research lab is developing small molecule and gene therapies for Angelman syndrome, Pitt-Hopkins syndrome, Dup15q syndrome, and other single gene disorders. Towards the goal of preclinically advancing novel therapeutics for these disorders, this Research Technician will perform preclinical experiments in mouse models of these single-gene disorders.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• Experience in experimental techniques, to include PCR, microscopy, gel electrophoresis, and cell culture
• Experience in animal care, to include mouse handling and mouse colony maintenance
• Experience in data analysis, to include data tabulation, spreadsheet proficiency, data summarization, and graph making
• Experience in project management, including scheduling and record keeping
• Experience in histology, including sectioning tissue, mounting tissue, and staining tissue

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Must be able to conduct laboratory bench work for up to 4 hours per day, with or without accommodation. Requires standing for more than 4 hours per day, with or without accommodation. Must be able to handle animals.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Laboratory Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/323794

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess the competencies necessary to perform the Research Technician position?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you comfortable working with rodents?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience with rodent behavior?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you performed mouse genotyping?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience with phenotyping of an animal model of disease?

• Yes

• No

• • Please list mouse behavioral studies you have performed.

(Open Ended Question)