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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.*Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions, or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, and will be notified of instructions. *Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan » Temporary hourly workers (eligibility located on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance » Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance Position InformationGeneral InformationPosition Number STMP15 Working Title Research Technician Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Work Location Woodward Hall Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Non-Student Temporary Employment Type Temporary - Full-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm Pay Rate $35K -40K Minimum practice/Education Graduation from high school and two years of practice in laboratory work; or an equivalent combination of training and practice. Departmental Preferred practice, expertise, Training/suitable 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. Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to execute the work. tasks and Responsibilities The research tech will be responsible for the everyday tasks of the laboratory including solution preparation, ordering of supplies, data acquisition, etc. Specifically, they will prepare for animal surgeries, organ digestion, and primary cell isolation. In addition, he/she will be responsible for organ digestion, primary cell isolation, organoid forming and culturing. The research tech will also perform cryo experiments, assess vicapability, yield and function. Additional responsibilities may expand as the projects grows including isolated organ perfusion. expertise in general biology lab techniques, cell culturing, microscopy, and assays are a plus. 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. Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 10/01/2024 Expected Length of Assignment 11 months Posting Open Date 08/20/2024 Posting Close Date 09/16/2024 Special Notes to candidates *Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions. However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions, or designated as variable hour worker - i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, and will be notified of instructions. *Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan » Temporary hourly workers (eligibility located on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance » Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance 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? 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