Research Technician

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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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.

We seek a qualified individual with expertise in immunology and in vivo modeling to integrate into our vibrant cancer immunotherapy team. At the bench, the individual will perform a high volume of in vivo experiments, flow cytometry, spatial biology, and other immune-based assays for large-scale research project(s). The successful candidate will work closely with laboratory members to ensure timely submission and presentation of scientific data to the PI. Manuscript and grant preparation may be required. General laboratory duties will be assigned as needed.

The translational research environment is cooperative and exciting and we are proximal to multiple other high impact clinical research groups that are defining the future of cancer care. Under guidance from the principal investigator and collaborating physicians, and in cooperation with multiple laboratory members and students, the successful applicant will spearhead the research project and other collaborative efforts within Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center ( LCCC) with ample potential for individual professional growth.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Exposure to Cellular Biology, Immunology, Biochemistry or similar discipline.

Expertise in flow cytometry and in vivo modeling.

Ability to: move 20 lbs., handle small animals (mice), perform laboratory procedures requiring manual dexterity, follow safety protocols and work with biohazardous materials, communicate effectively in verbal and written English. All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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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.