Research Technician
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

Microbiology and Immunology - 422501

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

11/07/2024

Application Deadline:

11/11/2024

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Research Technician

Position Number:

20067966

Vacancy ID:

S024298

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$23-$25

Proposed Start Date:

01/06/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Be 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:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

The objective of this position is to work on alphavirus nsP2 helicase enzymology. We will require this person to characterize the binding of fluorescent ATP analogues to the nsP2 enzyme and derivatives using stopped-flow fluorescence. These experiments will enable us to understand the kinetics and thermodynamics of binding of substrate to nsP2 in the absence and presence of chemical inhibitors in order to inform on mechanism of action.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

General knowledge of applicable area of biochemistry and molecular biology techniques to perform laboratory procedures and tests in support of research protocol.
Ability to conduct routine tests and procedures dictated by the research protocols. For example, ability to make solutions, reagents, media, plates, competent cells.
Ability to organize and tabulate data; plot and graph data and fit to required equations, ability to ensure quality control of data collection.
Ability to perform minor repairs and operate equipment and instruments in support of research laboratory with limited supervision. Ability to assist in the layout and maintenance of lab environment-ability to interface with technical support for general lab maintenance of lab equipment.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Laboratory research experience outside of coursework is strongly preferred.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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