Research Technician

General Information

Vacancy 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 Salary Grade Equivalency GN04 Classification Title Research Technician - Contributing Working Title Research Technician Salary 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/Experience
Required Minimum Qualifications:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

University Preferred Qualifications:

Graduation from high school; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Essential Job Duties

• Maintain working knowledge of research practices and accepted protocols, and skills to organize an academic research lab.
• Conduct tests and experiments in accordance with the grant guidelines and properly, accurately and consistently document results with minimal supervision.
• Utilize skills and technical ability to perform tests, analyze results and calibrate measurement devices without assistance or correction.
• Use appropriate equipment, chemicals and research practices to accurately document results.
• Assist the supervisor with lab management.
• Utilize skills and experience to conduct routine tests, assist and follow lab procedures consistently.
• Maintain knowledge required to recognize abnormal results, identify outliers and report questionable data to the supervisor for resolution. (This requires greater skill than just observing and collecting.)
• Contribute to the upkeep of equipment by fixing small issues or notifying the supervisor 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 duties, as assigned.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• BS in Biology or related field, and two years of experience in a laboratory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired, but not required.
• Experience with mammalian cell culture and sterile technique is preferred.
• Experience with mouse handling, husbandry, and dissection is desired.
• Experience 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 Applicants
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits

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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.