"Research Technician"

Job Details

Department: Earth Marine Environmt Sci - 318000

Career Area: Research Professionals

Posting Open Date: 08/28/2025

Application Deadline: 09/02/2025

Position Type: Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title: Research Technician

Position Number: 20072792

Vacancy ID: S026048

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: $20.00/per hour

Proposed Start Date: 09/22/2025

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 Department of Earth, Marine and Environmental Sciences (EMES) and the Institute of Marine Sciences at UNC-CH advances understanding of the earth and ocean processes that govern our planet, shape diverse ecosystems, sustain life, and drive environmental change. We promote exploration and discovery of the natural world by engaging students in research-based learning at all levels. Our graduates are equipped with the strong science foundation, critical thinking skills, and interdisciplinary perspectives required to tackle current and future environmental and resource challenges. We encourage engaged service that translates knowledge for the public good.

Position Summary: This position will have a strong expertise/knowledge base of cultivation of marine bacteria, setting up microbiological assays, constructing and confirming bacterial mutant strains, and imaging of bacterial cells and colonies using fluorescence microscopy.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Bacterial cultivation, molecular techniques (ex. PCR, cloning), microscopy experience, data analysis, science communication

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience: Genetics and/or genomics experience, computational skills (familiar with R, python, etc.)

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities: Not Applicable.