Research Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill•Chapel Hill, NC

About The Position

The Ferguson Laboratory at the Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies is a translational research lab investigating biological mechanisms that contribute to vulnerability or resilience to addiction and other psychiatric disorders, as well as differences in treatment response and outcomes. The lab combines mouse models and human subjects research to study how alcohol affects the brain and body, identify blood-based biomarkers, and discover new therapeutic targets. The Research Specialist will participate hands-on in research and help keep the laboratory running smoothly. The role includes ordering, inventory, laboratory organization, research documentation, and regulatory support. The team values collaboration, initiative, open communication, and a desire to learn. The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week.

Responsibilities

  • Participate hands-on in research.
  • Order laboratory supplies and maintain inventory.
  • Support laboratory organization and smooth day-to-day operations.
  • Maintain research documentation.
  • Provide regulatory support.
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