Research Technician
Position 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 we serve. We achieve this by leading excellence in patient care, education, and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while serving underserved populations and reducing health disparities. Education: We prepare tomorrow's healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers through innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We foster programs in basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.
Position Summary
This temporary contributing-level position will provide entry-level support for research projects and routine laboratory activities in the Milner laboratory. Duties will include assisting with laboratory maintenance, stocking supplies, washing and sterilizing glassware and laboratory materials, organizing work areas, labeling samples, and keeping laboratory spaces clean and orderly. The position may assist with preparing basic reagents and materials for experiments and maintaining laboratory inventories under supervision by senior lab members. The position will support postdoctoral fellows, students, and research staff by preparing materials, maintaining routine records, entering data, and assisting with general laboratory tasks as assigned. Prior research experience is not required, and training will be provided for assigned duties. Work will be performed according to established laboratory procedures, safety guidelines, and instructions from the PI or senior laboratory personnel.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
- Prior experience working in a laboratory setting
- Experience with routine laboratory maintenance such as washing and sterilizing laboratory materials, ordering or organizing supplies, preparing common reagents, maintaining inventory, or following written protocols
- Familiarity with basic molecular or immunology-related techniques such as PCR, genotyping, ELISA, or basic tissue culture
- Experience working with or assisting with mouse colony maintenance
- Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
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Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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