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Job Offer: Research Technician:University of North CarolinaJob description:Research TechnicianBookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this JobPlease see Special Instructions for more details.UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefitsThe finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report. Please upload reference information including ?names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ?two? current/previous managers. » The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist ?.Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice, and education are listed on your application. » Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.Please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities, and practices to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job tasks section of previous employment). Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested. » These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication expertise as well as supporting documents of your expertise, expertise, abilities, education, and professional practice. This is a time-limited position that is scheduled to expire. Additional funding for this position is anticipated but not guaranteed. If the funding is received then the position will continue until approved funding has been exhausted. If the funding is not received then the position will expire on 08/31/2026. Position InformationGeneral InformationVacancy Open to All Candidates Employment Type Time Limited - Part-time If time-limited, note appointment end date 08/31/2026 Hours per week 20 Months per year 12 Position Number 002745 NC income Grade Equivalency GN04 Classification Title Research Technician - Contributing Working Title Research Technician income Range $17,160 - $20,926 Anticipate Hiring Range $17,160 - $19,282 FLSA Status Non Exempt Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Biological Sciences Work Schedule 9 am - 1 pm or 1 pm - 5 pm; Monday-Friday Part Time Time limited position expires 8/31/2026. This is an onsite position. Primary Purpose of Position This position serves as a researcher in the Funk lab in Department of Biological Sciences. They will maintain the laboratory rodent colony as well as conduct and optimize core experimental protocols critical for lab operation and success. Minimum Education/practice Required Minimum Appropriate qualifications: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to execute the work. University Preferred Appropriate qualifications: Graduation from high school; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to execute the work or an equivalent combination of training and practice. Essential Job tasks » Maintain working expertise of research practices and accepted protocols, and expertise to organize an academic research lab. » Conduct tests and experiments in conformity with the grant guidelines and properly, accurately and consistently document results with minimal supervision. » Utilize expertise and technical capability to execute tests, analyze results and calibrate measurement devices without assistance or correction. » Use appropriate equipment, chemicals and research practices to accurately document results. » Assist the manager with lab management. » Utilize expertise and practice to conduct routine tests, assist and follow lab procedures consistently. » Maintain expertise required to recognize abnormal results, identify outliers and report questionable data to the manager for resolution. (This requires greater skill than just observing and collecting.) » Contribute to the upkeep of equipment by fixing small issues or notifying the manager for larger repairs. » Maintain a laboratory rodent colony. Other Work Responsibilities » Set up and run tests and experiments. » Contribute to receiving and logging of the labs supplies and consumables within an inventory. » Collect, organize and record data and documents. » Other tasks, as assigned. Departmental Preferred practice, expertise, Training/Education » BS in Biology or related field, and two years of practice in a laboratory; or an equivalent combination of training and practice is desired, but not required. » practice with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique is preferred. » practice with mouse handling, husbandry, and dissection is desired. » practice with fluorescence microscopy, and immunostaining methods is preferred. Necessary Licenses or Certifications Work Location Woodward Hall Posting date 09/18/2024 Closing date 10/01/2024 Proposed Hire Date 10/14/2024 Contact Information Special Notes to candidates UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits The finalist may be subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle report. Please upload reference information including ?names, position titles and company/institutions, phone numbers, and email addresses of at least ?two? current/previous managers. » The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist ?. Please ensure your full range of expertise, expertise, abilities, practice, and education are listed on your application. » Do not write ?see resume' on your application when completing the job tasks section.Please ensure your application reflects the expertise, expertise, abilities, and practices to support your answers to the supplemental questions. (see the job tasks section of previous employment). Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application if requested. » These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication expertise as well as supporting documents of your expertise, expertise, abilities, education, and professional practice. This is a time-limited position that is scheduled to expire. Additional funding for this position is anticipated but not guaranteed. If the funding is received then the position will continue until approved funding has been exhausted. If the funding is not received then the position will expire on 08/31/2026. Posting Specific QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).» * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? » UNC Charlotte Website » HERC Job Board » Inside Higher Education » Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork) » Another Website » Agency Referral » Advertisement/Publication » Personal Referral » Other » Where did you lgain about this posting? (Open Ended Question) » * Do you have practice with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique? » Yes » No » * Do you have practice with mouse handling, husbandry, and dissection? » Yes » No » * Do you have practice with fluorescence microscopy, and immunostaining methods? » Yes » No » * Do you have a BS in Biology or related field, and two years of practice in a laboratory or the listed equivalent combination of training and practice. » Master's Degree or higher with related work practice. » BS in Biology or related field, and two years of practice per department preferred » Associates degree plus four years of practice related to position. » High School with equivalent six years work practice related to position. Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents» Resume / Curriculum VitaeOptional Documents » Cover Letter / Letter of Interest Skills:
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