General Information
Vacancy Open to
All Candidates
Employment Type
Time Limited - Full-time
If time-limited, note appointment end date
06/30/2025
Hours per week
40
Months per year
12
Position Number
002743
NC Salary Grade Equivalency
GN06
Classification Title
Research Technician - Journey
Working Title
Research Technician
Salary Range
$35,809 - $42,000
Anticipate Hiring Range
$35,809 - $42,000
FLSA Status
Non Exempt
Division
Academic Affairs
Department
Col Liberal Arts & Science (Col)
Work Unit
Biological Sciences
Work Schedule
8:00 am – 5:00 pm; Monday – Friday
Full Time – Time limited position expires 6/30/25.
Full Time – Time limited position expires 6/30/25.
Primary Purpose of Position
This position serves as a researcher in the Carter Lab in CIPHER and will 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 and two years of experience in laboratory work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Graduation from high school and two years of experience in laboratory 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 microbial strain collection.
Other Work Responsibilities
- Set up and run tests and experiments.
- Contribute to receiving and logging of the lab’s 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 three years of experience in a laboratory; or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired, but not required.
- Experience with PCR, Gel electrophoresis is preferred.
- Experience with Bacterial/fungal culturing or other sterile technique is desired.
- Experience with fluorescence microscopy, and cloning and basic sequence analysis is preferred.
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Work Location
Woodward Hall
Posting date
05/17/2023
Closing date
05/31/2023
Proposed Hire Date
06/26/2023
Contact Information
Special Notes to Applicants
Full Time – Time limited position expires 6/30/25.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits
The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check.
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and education are listed on your application.
- Do not write ‘see resume’ on your application when completing the job duties section.
If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers (see the job duties section of previous employment).
- Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.
- These documents will be used to evaluate your written communication skills as well as supporting documents of your knowledge, skills, abilities, education, and professional experience.
