Research Technician

Posting Information

Posting Information

Department Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801 Career Area Research Professionals Is this an internal only recruitment? No Posting Open Date 07/13/2026 Application Deadline 07/20/2026 Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA) Position Title Research Technician - Journey Salary Grade Equivalent MH06 / GN06 Working Title Research Technician Position Number 20069824 Vacancy ID P021193 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, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $42,970- $59,000 Pay Band Information

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Position Summary Information

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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 the Research Technician is to coordinate and support molecular studies of the gut microbiome in the Andermann Lab at UNC-CH. The Research Technician will be responsible for both clinical research and laboratory research duties. This is a microbiology-focused position, so strong skills in the microbiology lab (culturing) will be used.

The Research Technician will also perform laboratory tasks related to shotgun metagenomic sequencing (DNA extraction, library prep/PCR, and pooling of samples) and will also perform the duties of a study coordinator, including coordinating the Cancer Center Microbiome Biorepository and Database (reminding patients, updating the database, and collecting samples). The Research Technician will work under the close direction of the principal investigator, Dr. Tessa Andermann, in collaboration with other labs and PIs as part of the Cancer Center and the Division of Infectious Diseases.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

• Experience in microbiology (culturing of different organisms) and molecular biology (execution of the molecular work requires familiarity with sequencing).
• Experience with large datasets, with PCR, qPCR, DNA extraction, and next-generation sequencing library preparation.
• Data management skills and familiarity with the literature in microbiology related to the gut.

Required Licenses/Certifications Special Physical/Mental Requirements

• Physical ability to perform varied tasks, such as fine motor skills, challenging culture, and molecular techniques, with or without accommodation.
• Mobility and strength to store and access research samples, reagents, and supplies, with or without accommodation.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Position/Schedule Requirements Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322257

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information

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Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you possess the competencies necessary to perform the Research Technician position?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in a molecular biology research laboratory?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have experience in microbiology?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Do you have experience with large datasets?

(Open Ended Question)