Research Specialist

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

Dr. Ming-Feng Hsueh’s lab at UNC -Chapel Hill (https://www.med.unc.edu/cellbiophysio/directory/ming-feng-hsueh-phd/) is seeking a highly motivated Research Specialist with a Bachelor’s degree in biomedical sciences or a related field. The position focuses on research investigating the repair of injured musculoskeletal tissue and includes both hands-on laboratory work and administrative responsibilities.

Requirements

• Experience in in vitro culture.
• Ability to maintain professional ethics.
• Candidate must have excellent organizational skills and possess good problem-solving skills.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
• Candidate must have communication skills, both oral and written, which are required for interacting with colleagues.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to balance research and management tasks effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in research environment.
• Experience in animal study.
• Familiarity and interest in RNASeq and proteomic technique in an academic setting.
• Experience in R.
• Able to communicate effectively with people.
• Able to assist PI with grant proposal preparation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct wet lab research, including collection and processing of human specimens, isolation of single cells, and performing downstream experiments.
• Apply techniques such as in vitro culture, nucleic acid and protein assays, and flow cytometry (analyzer/sorter).
• Manage daily lab operations, including ordering supplies, maintaining equipment, and ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Provide administrative support to the principal investigator, including assisting with scheduling, communications, and other organizational tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees