Research Technician

Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week.

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Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

To assist in neuroscience research and lab activities in Anton lab at UNC Neuroscience Center. The position is for a temporary research technician and the purpose is to support molecular and cellular neuroscience research aimed at understanding the mechanisms of brain development and neurodevelopmental disorders. Main job duties will include assisting with in vitro and in vivo molecular and cell biological experiments using a wide array of approaches including mouse genetic models, advanced live imaging of cell and molecular dynamics, in utero electroporation, single-cell transcriptomics, proteomics, CRISPR-based gene expression manipulation, and image analysis. Other duties of the position include routine lab maintenance and management, effective transgenic mouse colony management, and supervision of undergraduate student aids. Exposure to and training in advanced cell biological, live imaging, and gene manipulation techniques will be provided. Data are to be reviewed with the PI and other lab supervisors and presented at lab meetings. Lab provides a strong mentoring and training environment. The person will function as a research technician in the lab, assisting with research and lab managerial duties.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Educational background in biology, neuroscience, chemistry, or other similar field.
Detail oriented with ability to manage several ongoing tasks with competing deadlines.
Possess a passion for learning and research.
Ability to work well with others.
Interest in training as research lab manager or eventually pursuing a degree in Neuroscience, Biomedical Sciences, or Medicine.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.