Research Technician - Taylor Lab
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Pathology Lab Med - Research - 413804

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

11/14/2024

Application Deadline:

12/08/2024

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Research Technician - Taylor Lab

Position Number:

20033109

Vacancy ID:

S024337

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:

$18 - $22 per hour

Proposed Start Date:

01/06/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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:

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 Taylor laboratory uses a variety of biochemical, molecular, cellular, and physiological approaches to identify the mechanisms that contribute to cardiovascular and neuromuscular diseases such as hypertension, atherosclerosis, cardiomyopathies and neurological disorders. Many projects focus on the identification and characterization of the signaling and cytoskeletal proteins that regulate mitochondrial homeostasis. Research Technician responsibilities will include general maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies; maintenance and analysis of genetically modified mouse models; the analysis of RNA, DNA, and protein from tissues and cultured cells and the generation of purified proteins for drug screening. The Research Technician will be required to maintain an accurate laboratory notebook and to periodically summarize and present data to the rest of the laboratory during scheduled lab meetings. Responsibilities may also include minimal supervisory duties of temporary employees and students working transiently on related projects.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Basic knowledge and experience with molecular biology techniques. Willingness to work with lab animals.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Experience in the following: cell culture, western blots, basic cloning techniques, RNA and DNA isolation and analysis, PCR, animal handling, tissue processing, biochemical techniques (i.e. protein purification), and six months equivalent lab experience

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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