Research Technician

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Biochemistry and Biophysics-423001 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 09/14/2026 Application Deadline 09/21/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Technician - Advanced Salary Grade Equivalent MH08 / GN09 Working Title Research Technician Position Number 20078630 Vacancy ID P021378 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 8am-5pm

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $53,140 - $65,000 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

The Research Technician will lead research projects, complex experiments, and related laboratory works with a focus on running & maintaining our mouse colony of over 400 cages. Key responsibilities include independently managing the lab and performing advanced bench procedures. They will report directly to the PI and be responsible for mentoring lab members of all levels as needed. The candidate will work closely with veterinary staff, animal care personnel, and research teams to coordinate routine husbandry, address animal health or breeding concerns, and optimize colony efficiency. Additional duties include independently maintaining records and ensuring all lab members use practices consistent with institutional animal care and use requirements, approved protocols, biosafety and laboratory safety standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

Experience with mouse colony husbandry and management. Ability to maintain research lab equipment.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements

N/A

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/325374

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

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• List of References

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

• Yes

• No

• • What is your highest degree and what field is it in?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience with management of mouse colony and animal husbandry?

• yes

• no

• • Do you have ability to maintain research laboratory equipment?

(Open Ended Question)