We are looking to hire an energetic Research technician to join our diverse team at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in Chapel Hill, NC.
Growing your career as a Full Time Research technician is a terrific opportunity to develop competitive skills.
If you are strong in problem-solving, leadership and have the right initiative for the job, then apply for the position of Research technician at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill today!
Posting Information
Posting Information Department Pharmacology-424001 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 03/20/2023 Application Deadline 03/27/2023 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Technician - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent GN06 Working Title Research Technician Position Number ******** Vacancy ID P017109 Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment Hours per week 40 Work Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8am-5pm Work Location Chapel Hill, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $31,200 - $49,202 Pay Band Information
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Position Summary Information 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 Walsh lab is looking for a technician to aid in a variety of laboratory tasks. The individual will assist in the implementation and execution of procedures involving neural circuit investigations of motivated behaviors, focusing on mouse models of autism spectrum disorder.
The successful candidate will have ample opportunity to contribute to all aspects of research, including intracranial surgeries for circuit tracing and modulation, various behavioral assays, data management, supervising undergraduate students, analysis of imaging data and behavioral data using machine-learning based software. The position is well-suited to those who intend to pursue graduate school in neuroscience, or a related field. Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Stellar verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to carry out experiments.
Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques.
Experience with Microsoft Excel. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience
Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience by the time the position begins. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. In vivo behavioral neuroscience research experience Competency with stereotaxic surgeries, viral, and transgenic technologies Excellent programming and data analysis abilities ( MATLAB , Python) Familiarity with optogenetics, histology, immunostaining, confocal microscopy, in vivo imaging Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable. Position/Schedule Requirements Evening work occasionally, Weekend work occasionally Special Instructions Quick Link
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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 of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.
Benefits of working as a Research technician in Chapel Hill, NC:
? Learning opportunities
? Advancement opportunities
? Attractive package
