The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · 1 day ago
Research Technician
North Carolina, United States
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $20/hrThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a global leader in higher education known for its commitment to research and public service. They are seeking a Research Technician to assist in managing and processing biological samples for the UNC Kidney Center’s study cohorts, working collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the management and processing of biological samples from patients entering one of the UNC Kidney Center’s study cohorts
Work in a collaborative network composed of physicians, PhDs, nurses, research personnel, and patients
Perform hands-on processing of biological samples (including blood and urine)
Process samples including cell isolation, preparation and extraction for gel electrophoresis, ELISA, Western blotting, flow cytometry, and other cellular, molecular, and biochemical methods
Assist in inventorying and maintaining all equipment needed for preparing, organizing, and storing reagents for sample processing
Keep current all requirements for laboratory safety in handling blood borne pathogens
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work
Ability to multi-task
Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines
Ability to learn new techniques
Flexibility in work hours to accommodate process of patient samples that may arrive after 5 pm (particularly on Tuesday clinic days)
Ability to travel from the laboratory in Burnett-Womack to the outreach area of McLendon Labs in the UNC hospital several times a day to transport samples
All requirements for laboratory safety in handling blood borne pathogens must be kept current
Benefits
Numerous retail and restaurant discounts
Savings on local child care centers
Special rates for performing arts events
Company
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Carolina’s vibrant people and programs attest to the University’s long-standing place among leaders in higher education since it was chartered in 1789 and opened its doors for students in 1795 as the nation’s first public university.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$48.57MKey Investors
SECU FoundationCDA FoundationNorth Carolina Biotechnology Center
2024-07-19Grant· $1M
2024-03-18Grant
2023-02-16Grant· $0.11M
Leadership Team
Judith Cone
Retired Vice Chancellor for Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Innovation as of April 1, 2021
Michael Williams
Network SEcurity Team Lead
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