Research Technician

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Jensen Lab in the UNC McAllister Heart Institute seeks a dedicated Laboratory Research Technician to support biomedical research on the molecular basis of heart failure using cell culture and mouse models. 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 research infrastructure, including animal colony support. Responsibilities will include cell culture, standard molecular biology bench top techniques, animal handling and genotyping. Another primary component of the position is to support laboratory organization and research productivity by maintaining inventories, ordering supplies, organizing samples, assisting with experimental design and supporting data organization.

Requirements

• Cell culture experience
• Standard molecular biology bench top techniques
• Animal handling
• Genotyping
• Inventory management
• Supply ordering
• Sample organization
• Assisting with experimental design
• Data organization

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support daily laboratory research activities and operations.
• Assist with maintenance of research infrastructure, including animal colony support.
• Perform cell culture.
• Perform standard molecular biology bench top techniques.
• Handle animals and perform genotyping.
• Support laboratory organization and research productivity by maintaining inventories, ordering supplies, organizing samples, assisting with experimental design and supporting data organization.

What This Job Offers

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