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Research Specialist
Job Description
Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department | Neuroscience Center-428601 |
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| Career Area | Research Professionals |
| Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
| Posting Open Date | 01/25/2023 |
| Application Deadline | 02/07/2023 |
| Position Type | Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title | Research Specialist - Contributing |
| Salary Grade Equivalent | GN08 |
| Working Title | Research Specialist |
| Position Number | 20010024 |
| Vacancy ID | P016775 |
| Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited | Full-Time Permanent |
| If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment | |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | M-F Normal Schedule |
| Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
| Position Location | North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range | $42,000 - $47,000 |
| 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
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | The UNC Neuroscience Center is an inter-departmental research center at the UNC-Chapel Hill School of Medicine. Our mission is to promote neuroscience research at UNC-Chapel Hill with an emphasis on developmental, genetic, and disease-related processes. |
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| Position Summary | The Scherrer Lab studies the molecular mechanisms and neural circuits that underlie pain perception and its control by opioids. The position is for a Laboratory Manager and the purpose is to support the research needs of the Scherrer lab that include lab management, lab maintenance, and administration. These duties include, but are not limited to, facilitating mouse import and export, ordering lab supplies, ensuring regulatory compliance, maintaining the lab website, facilitating new hiring, lab emergency response, managing and maintaining records and databases, hosting and facilitating lab meetings, lab waste management, day-to-day general lab upkeep and assistance, and any and all other tasks benefiting the overall research progress of the lab. The selected candidate will work with postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, research technicians, undergraduate students, and other researchers in the Scherrer Lab, as well as outside collaborators. |
| Minimum Education and Experience Requirements | Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. |
| Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, fundamental scientific knowledge, and an ability to multitask, learn quickly, and adapt rapidly to novel tasks. Exceptional organizational and communication skills are required. |
| Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Strong work ethic, exceptionally organized, able to multitask, clear and effective communicator, able to work autonomously, intellectually vested in lab’s research goals. Prefer candidates with a bachelor’s degree in biology, cell biology, molecular biology, pharmacology, or similar field. Previous work in a biological/biomedical wet lab is preferred. |
| Required Licenses/Certifications | |
| Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
| Position/Schedule Requirements | Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Carcinogen handlers (Labworkers), Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory |
| Special Instructions | Alongside your CV and a cover letter, please submit a list of at least two professional references. |
| Quick Link | https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/248729 |
Contact Information
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information | If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
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| Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran. |
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