Research Technician - Aleman Lab

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, United States

Updated: about 13 hours ago
Location: Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 13 Apr 2026

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Department Pathology Lab Med - FOBRL - 413806
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 03/27/2026
Application Deadline 04/13/2026
Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician - Aleman Lab
Position Number 20075202
Vacancy ID S027071
Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Proposed Start Date
Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months

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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 Research Technician in the Aleman Lab will perform scientific experiments including, but not limited to, animal models, tissue processing, genotyping, blood clotting assays, microscopy, histology, immunoassays, cell culture, lentiviral transduction, DNA and RNA isolation, and other molecular biology approaches. The Research Technician will maintain a laboratory notebook of experiments and other laboratory records. In addition, the Research Technician will perform basic laboratory maintenance including media and reagent preparation, placing supply orders, autoclaving, dish washing, and general lab cleanliness. The Research Technician will be expected to participate in and present their research at recurring laboratory meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences
Coursework in chemistry, biology, genetics,  or related discipline
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Suite
Experience in performing laboratory math, cell culture, or DNA/RNA isolation and analyses Experience in animal handling 
Molecular biology lab experience
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
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.

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