Research Technician - Journey
Listed on 2026-08-02
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Research/Development
Research Assistant/Associate, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Clinical Research
Posting Information
Department Microbiology and Immunology-422501
Career Area Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment? No
Posting Open Date 07/21/2026
Final date to receive applications 08/03/2026
Position Type Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title Research Technician
- Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent MH06 / GN06
Working Title Research Technician
- Lazear Lab
Position Number
Vacancy P021209
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited Full-Time Time-Limited
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment 1 Year
Hours per week 40
Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm
Work Location CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $41,000 - $48,000
Pay Band Information To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.
Notice to Applicants This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.
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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.
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.
THIS IS A TIME - LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 1 YEAR .
The Lazear Laboratory seeks a research technician to contribute to our research program in virology and viral pathogenesis. The Research Technician will support the overall research of the lab by assisting with mouse husbandry as contributing to virology and molecular biology experiments, including contributing to experimental procedures and collecting data. As directed, the Research Technician will conduct experiments, collect and analyze data, and collaborate with other lab members to advance the lab’s research goals.
The Research Technician will assist with lab management tasks such as maintaining records and managing supplies. All Lazear Lab members are expected to conduct their work with the highest integrity and to maintain a collegial working environment.
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences- Experience working in a biomedical and/or molecular biology laboratory.
- Able to follow procedures to work safely in a laboratory setting, including with infectious agents, able to work independently and as part of a team.
- High standards of integrity, conscientiousness, and responsibility.
- Experience with mouse breeding and working…
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