Research Technician - Chapel Hill, 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 UnitThe 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 primary purpose of the Research Technician will be to provide assistance to experienced researchers in the laboratory. This will include reagent preparation and equipment maintenance. This position will be responsible for instrument sterilization and assistance in small animal procedures and cell line maintenance. Animal husbandry duties will include general maintenance of mouse colony and associated records.
Overall laboratory maintenance includes inventory of supplies and records, restocking reagents/supplies, and ensuring that the laboratory equipment, including common equipment and work spaces, are maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
The individual will also be responsible for: preparing reagents, dilution of solutions, cleaning glassware and surgical instruments, and transporting tissue samples from the operating room to the laboratory.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Candidate should have basic knowledge and skills and general understanding to perform standard duties related to the research. Knowledge and skills to use instrumentation and equipment.
Ability to work with animals and provide routine care, maintenance and/or animal husbandry. Ability to prepare study subject for experimental procedures. Ability to apply and maintain sanitation and safety procedures. The candidate should know how to observe, collect, and record a variety of data.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Prior experience with research, knowledge of scientific terminology, and knowledge of laboratory safety preferred. Initiative and collaborative work ethic highly desired.
Candidate should be able to relate positively to staff both within and outside of the Division and have ability to work with a variety of professionals.
Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Ability to, with or without accommodations: work in temperature extremes (32F to 100F) for short periods of time when required due to assignments in cold rooms and/or warm rooms; perform repetitive motions when pipetting liquids or performing sample dilutions; move materials up to 50 lbs.; and perform with a high degree of accuracy.
Not Applicable.
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