Carolina Population Center · 1 month ago
Research Specialist
North Carolina, US
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$19/hr - $22/hrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in innovative teaching, research, and public service. They are seeking a Research Specialist to focus on research investigating the repair of injured musculoskeletal tissue, involving both hands-on laboratory work and administrative responsibilities.
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in biomedical sciences or a related field
Experience in in vitro culture
Ability to maintain professional ethics
Excellent organizational skills
Good problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Communication skills, both oral and written
Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to balance research and management tasks effectively
Preferred
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
Benefits
Numerous retail and restaurant discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates for performing arts events
Company
Carolina Population Center
The Carolina Population Center (CPC) is a community of outstanding scholars and professionals associated to create new knowledge about population size, structure, and processes of change.
Founded in 1966
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase