research technician - Chapel Hill, NC , USA, United States - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Description

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 Division of Infectious Diseases/Institute for Global Health and Infectious Diseases is seeking a motivated Research Technician that will be responsible for database management, data analysis and bioinformatics in a global health molecular epidemiology lab.

The research technician will be responsible for managing databases for multiple large observational studies, including designing forms, providing quality checks, providing training and monitoring data quality.

In addition, they will participate in data analysis of studies, requiring basic statistical experience and ability to conduct logistic regressions, bivariate risk assessment and other statistical methods.

Lastly, experience with bioinformatics is required as the research technician will assist in basic bioinformatic analysis of molecular epidemiology studies.

The person will work in conjunction with other lab members, including other technicians, the lab manager, a senior graduate student, and a postdoctoral scholar.

They will report to the physician-scientist and principal investigator.

They will have the opportunity to interact with trainees at all levels in a highly collaborative research group pursuing translational research on a range of infectious diseases and global health projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Attention to detail.

Experience working in collaborative group setting.

The position will require lab work in molecular biology, sequencing and serology assays.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prefer candidate with experience in molecular biology (execution of the molecular work requires familiarity with malaria and tropical diseases); experience with large datasets; experience with PCR, qPCR, DNA extraction, and next-generation sequencing library preparation.

The candidate needs data management skills and to be familiar with the literature in malaria and malaria genetics. Experience in a molecular biology lab.

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

Not Applicable.

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