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Laboratory Research Technician

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$17.00 - $26.00/per hour

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Sep 08, 2025

Posting Information

Department	Marsico Lung Inst - CF Center - 426401
Career Area	Research Professionals
Posting Open Date	09/08/2025
Application Deadline	09/29/2025
Position Type	Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Laboratory Research Technician
Position Number	20051839, 20063114
Vacancy ID	S026096
Full-time/Part-time	Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week	40
Work Schedule	Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$17.00 - $26.00/per hour
Proposed Start Date	10/13/2025
Estimated Duration of Appointment	6 months not to exceed 11 months

Position Information

Be a Tar Heel!	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	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	Seeking a Research Technician to support the UNC Marsico Lung Institute Cystic Fibrosis Tissue Procurement and Cell Culture Core. Primary responsibilities include: Dissecting human lung tissue, isolating various cell types from these tissues, counting cells, distributing cells/tissues to end users, and maintaining primary cell cultures. Supporting staff to make custom media and basic reagents. Supporting our Recharge Service Center with COVID-19 research studies as well as other lung disease research to both internal and external clients. Other responsibilities of the Research Technician include supporting staff with additional workload which can entail sterile tissue culture duties, preparing basic reagents and solutions, and restocking the lab on a daily basis.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Our ideal candidate possesses the following: Proficiency in performing computer data entry and have database organization skills. Excellent interpersonal communication skills are essential. Ability to follow detailed protocols precisely. General knowledge of laboratory techniques, equipment and terminology. Ability to operate and care for lab equipment such as the incubators, biological cabinets, autoclaves, freezers, stir plate, pH meters, weigh scales, microscopes, and centrifuges. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Ability to work independently, take the initiative and multitask. Must be able to prioritize, manage tasks, and handle a variety of demands and have excellent organizational skills, keen attention to details and self-review of work for accuracy and completeness. Must have valid NC Driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience	Relevant laboratory experience is preferred.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements	Ability to move items weighing up to 20 pounds with or without accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
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Posting Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information	If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.
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.