"Laboratory Research Technician"

Job Details

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 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.

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