Research Technician - Journey

Posting Information

Department Med-UNC Blood Research Center-411494

Career Area Research Professionals

Is this an internal only recruitment? No

Posting Open Date 01/14/2026

Final date to receive applications 01/20/2026

Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Position Title Research Technician - Journey

Salary Grade Equivalent MH06 / GN06

Working Title Research Technician

Position Number

Vacancy P020745

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Permanent

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 40 hours

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $40,000 - $45,000

Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC
-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose Of Organizational Unit

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 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 prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research:
We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.

Position Summary

The primary purpose of this Research Technician position is to independently carry out procedures, already established and in development, to investigate the mechanisms of intracranial hemorrhage in acute promyelocytic leukemia.

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Knowledge and ability to independently conduct:

• Animal work (colony maintenance, husbandry, genotyping, injections, tissue harvest, metabolic cages)
• Cell culture
• Histology (processing tissues, staining, visualizing, quantifying)
• General lab duties
• General biochemical and molecular assays

A basic knowledge of data analysis and bio-statistical analysis is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, And Experience

Acute leukemia background and cancer and thrombosis/hemostasis-related laboratory work is preferred.

Required Licenses/Certifications

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.