Research Technician at InsideHigherEd

Department:Lineberger Compr Cancer Center - 426801Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:12/12/2025Application Deadline:12/15/2025Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA)Position Title :Research TechnicianPosition Number:20073975Vacancy ID:S026546Full-time/Part-time:Part-Time TemporaryHours per week:20Work Schedule:FlexiblePosition Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:$12.00 - $17.00 per hourEstimated Duration of Appointment:6 months not to exceed 11 monthsBe a Tar Heel!: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.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit: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.Position Summary:The primary purpose of the position will be to provide bench support to the research projects occurring in the lab. In addition to bench research, lab support and personnel training is also required.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Experience in the culture of mammalian cells and molecular biology approaches such as PCRPreferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Experience with confocal microscopyCampus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.