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Research Technician
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Chemistry-318300 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
| Posting Open Date | 05/12/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 05/24/2023 |
| Position Type | Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title | Research Technician - Journey |
| Salary Grade Equivalent | GN06 |
| Working Title | Research Technician |
| Position Number | 20055729 |
| Vacancy ID | P017433 |
| Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited | Full-Time Permanent |
| If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment | |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5 pm |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $35,000 - $42,000 |
| Pay Band Information | To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet . |
Position Summary Information
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the Division of Academic Affairs. There are 50 faculty members, 44 SHRA and 37 EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 37 postdoctoral research associates, 700 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates. Primarily the research is funded by federal and private agencies such as NSF, NIH, Army, Navy, DOE, PRF and involves expenditures of more than nineteen million dollars annually. A total of over thirty-two million dollars from all sources is expended annually in the Department. |
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| Position Summary | This position is located in the Chemistry Department within the College of Arts and Sciences. The primary purpose of the Research Technician is to contribute to a project that is focused on developing a new strategy for finding ligands to, and ultimately drugging, RNA. Primary responsibilities involve: 1) executing chemical biology, state-of-the-art massively parallel sequencing, and other experiments by carrying out technology optimization experiments and small molecule screens against cellular RNAs; 2) working with laboratory personnel in devising new technologies for analysis of RNA-ligand interactions through implementation of established processes; and 3) analyzing data resulting from this experimental work using a combination of medium throughput and high-throughput (sequencing) technologies. Analysis involves both simpler biochemistry type datasets and complex data visualized via computational tools run via the UNIX command line. Final expectations are to instruct undergraduate researchers under guidance of the PI in techniques related to this project and to prepare reports and assist in communications with sponsor. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Required Qualifications, Competencies and Experience are as follows: - Experience working in a research laboratory - Ability to work with substantial independence - Knowledge of general biochemistry and molecular biology procedures - Experience working both with detailed chemical biology experiments and with the UNIX command line - Previous experience with any of the following: RNA biochemistry, next-gen (Illumina) sequencing and bioinformatics, and complex high-dimensionality data - Some flexibility in work schedule is required |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | High School and one year of directly related experience required to perform the assigned duties. -Ability to interact constructively with diverse individuals. -High level of professional and interpersonal skills. |
| Required Licenses/Certifications | |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | Ability to perform laboratory research work requiring high levels of dexterity and concentration. |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Position/Schedule Requirements | Laboratory |
| Special Instructions | Please note that a resume, cover letter, and list of references are required when applying to this position. |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/256655 |
Contact Information
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
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| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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