Notice to Applicants: This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
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:
The Research Technician will lead research projects, complex experiments, and related laboratory works with a focus on running & maintaining our mouse colony of over 400 cages. Key responsibilities include independently managing the lab and performing advanced bench procedures. They will report directly to the PI and be responsible for mentoring lab members of all levels as needed. The candidate will work closely with veterinary staff, animal care personnel, and research teams to coordinate routine husbandry, address animal health or breeding concerns, and optimize colony efficiency. Additional duties include independently maintaining records and ensuring all lab members use practices consistent with institutional animal care and use requirements, approved protocols, biosafety and laboratory safety standards, and applicable regulatory guidelines.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences:
Experience with mouse colony husbandry and management. Ability to maintain research lab equipment.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements: N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.
Organization
The nation's first public university is at the heart of what's next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina's nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.
Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.
