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    Research Technician - Chapel Hill, United States - University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

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    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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

    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

    A laboratory research technician is needed in a laboratory that studies mechanisms of joint injury in osteoarthritis. The candidate should be able to perform routine laboratory maintenance and duties for research activities. The advanced candidate will be able to work independently and have previous training in advanced laboratory procedures and techniques.

    Advanced responsibilities will be assigned to include microscopy, tissue culture and experimental animal models and behavioral testing and data analysis.

    Some data analysis may be performed remotely.


    Typical duties to be performed:

    • Preparing solutions, buffers and media
    • Keeping supplies stocked for laboratory use
    • Cleaning glassware, prepare for autoclaving
    • Handling hazardous chemicals, samples and waste
    • Using autoclave for sterilizing laboratory items
    • Maintaining tissue culture incubators and autoclaving waste
    • Assisting with mouse colony husbandry, breeding and record keeping
    • Behavioral testing of animals
    • Genotyping tissues using PCR techniques
    • Utilizing Western blotting techniques
    • Performing BCA protein assays
    • ELISA assays; organization and analysis
    • Aurora 3 In 1 muscle force testing and software analysis
    • Animal dissections and tissue processing
    • Paraffin specimen sectioning and staining
    • Immunohistochemical and histochemical assays on cells and tissues
    • Imaging with fluorescent and bright-field microscopy

    Remote duties to include:

    • Behavioral data analysis in Excel
    • Image J image analysis of histological sections
    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

    Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

    Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

    The ideal candidate will be able to adhere to the following requirements:


    • Maintain respectful interactions with other lab members.
    • Keep a positive learning attitude, have a strong work ethic, be reliable and dependable.
    • Strictly adhere to lab rules and protocols with attention to detail and accuracy.
    • Complete safety training as required by UNC Environmental Health and Safety.
    • Keep detailed records, document and organize data and experimental details.
    Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

    Organized and able to maintain positive working relationships.

    Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

    Not Applicable.

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