Research Technician

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

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About The Position

The Schisler Lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dedicated Laboratory Research Technician to support biomedical research on aging, genomics, and complex diseases using mouse models, human systems, and integrative approaches. The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate and support daily laboratory research activities and operations. The successful candidate will assist with maintenance of critical research infrastructure, animal colony support, and compliance with institutional and regulatory standards.

The role also supports laboratory organization and research productivity by maintaining inventories, ordering supplies, organizing samples, assisting with experimental setup, and supporting data organization. The Laboratory Research Technician will help maintain a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment and may provide guidance to students on laboratory procedures. The candidate must be capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a research team and demonstrate strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with core availability between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM daily.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a research team.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and maintain laboratory equipment, including liquid nitrogen storage, CO incubators, and freezers.
• Assist with mouse colony management, including genotyping, animal handling, euthanasia in accordance with IACUC protocols, and detailed record-keeping.
• Perform mammalian cell culture and molecular biology techniques such as PCR and sample preparation.
• Maintain inventories, order supplies, organize samples, assist with experimental setup, and support data organization.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and compliant laboratory environment.
• May provide guidance to students on laboratory procedures.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed