Research Technician Job at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Posting Information
Department
Psychology and Neuroscience - 319100
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
04/10/2023
Application Deadline
04/13/2023
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Research Technician
Position Number
20024585
Vacancy ID
S021150
Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary
Hours per week
28
Work Schedule
Up to 28 hours per week; flexible hours. May require some evening and weekend work as necessary.
Position Location
Hiring Range
$15/hour
Proposed Start Date
05/15/2023
Estimated Duration of Appointment
3 months or less
Position Information
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The primary purpose of the Psychology and Neuroscience Department is to provide excellent education, research and service in the field. This goal breaks down into four important components: 1) to teach psychology and neuroscience to undergraduates in a manner that will introduce them vigorously to its broad scope; 2) to offer scientific and professional training to graduate students in the areas of behavioral and integrative neuroscience, clinical, cognitive, developmental, quantitative, and social psychology; 3) to carry out cutting-edge research in these areas, and 4) to provide consulting and administrative support services to the science and profession of psychology as well as to the university, the community, the state, and the nation.
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
The Department consists of six programs: behavioral and integrative neuroscience; clinical psychology; cognitive psychology; developmental psychology; quantitative psychology, and social psychology. Each program is designed to acquaint the student thoroughly with the theoretical and research content of the specialty and to provide training in the research skills needed to become a competent and creative investigator. In addition, the programs focus on the development of appropriate professional skills.
The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience ranks 2nd in the College in grant funding with over $12 million annually in grant expenditures and approximately $20 million annually in expenditures from all funds. The Department of Psychology and Neuroscience has the largest undergraduate major in the College of Arts and Sciences with approximately 1500 majors, and one of the largest graduate Ph.D. programs with approximately 120 graduate students. The Department is also home to four community clinics which generate fee revenue (Adult Clinic, Anxiety Clinic, Child and Family Clinic, Couples Clinic), known collectively as the UNC Psychology and Neuroscience Community Clinic (the Clinic).
Position Summary
This Research Technician position in Dr. Donald T. Lysle’s laboratory within the Psychology and Neuroscience Department will support NIH-funded research in the area of drug abuse and neuroimmunology by performing a variety of technical duties involved in conducting standardized behavioral and immunological tests, and support of laboratory research procedures.
The position is responsible for the following duties, including: performing a variety of technical duties involving molecular biology techniques such as RT-qPCR, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope in situ hybridization, ELISA, EIA, fluorescent microscopy (wide field and confocal); assisting with maintenance of our rat colony as well as with rodent behavioral testing and stereotaxic rodent surgery; obtaining, preparing, mounting and staining tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examinations; preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions; monitoring and maintaining sufficient inventory of materials, supplies and equipment; processing purchasing orders as required, track orders and investigate problems; recording purchases, maintain database, and perform physical count of inventory; setting up instruments, materials and apparatus, and operate standard equipment; assisting in the development of new research procedures and techniques, calculation of data, chemical or biological tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data in support of research-oriented activities; compiling and documenting procedures and results; and maintain and operating standard laboratory equipment.
The position is responsible for the following duties, including: performing a variety of technical duties involving molecular biology techniques such as RT-qPCR, immunohistochemistry, RNAscope in situ hybridization, ELISA, EIA, fluorescent microscopy (wide field and confocal); assisting with maintenance of our rat colony as well as with rodent behavioral testing and stereotaxic rodent surgery; obtaining, preparing, mounting and staining tissue, blood and other substances for microscopic examinations; preparing chemicals, reagents, and solutions; monitoring and maintaining sufficient inventory of materials, supplies and equipment; processing purchasing orders as required, track orders and investigate problems; recording purchases, maintain database, and perform physical count of inventory; setting up instruments, materials and apparatus, and operate standard equipment; assisting in the development of new research procedures and techniques, calculation of data, chemical or biological tests, experiments and determinations to obtain data in support of research-oriented activities; compiling and documenting procedures and results; and maintain and operating standard laboratory equipment.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Neuroscience, Biology, Physics, Chemistry, or other natural sciences.
At least six months of previous research experience (volunteer or paid) in a laboratory; this research should be in the area of drug abuse and/or neuroimmunology.
At least six months of previous research experience (volunteer or paid) in a laboratory; this research should be in the area of drug abuse and/or neuroimmunology.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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