Research Technician

Posting Information

Department Biochemistry and Biophysics - 423001

Career Area Research Professionals

Posting Open Date 09/11/2026

Final date to receive applications 09/20/2026

Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title Research Technician

Position Number

Vacancy S028055

Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week 40

Work Schedule Monday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Position Location North Carolina, US

Hiring Range $18.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date 10/12/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer

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 that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

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.

We are seeking a Research Technician to join the Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics on a full-time temporary contract. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge structural biology research that focuses on lipid transport mechanisms in malaria parasites. The technician will provide technical support for the laboratory’s day-to-day operations by assisting with molecular cloning, recombinant protein expression and purification, and sample preparation for cryo-EM studies, while maintaining clear and organized lab records.

Additionally, the technician will be responsible for general lab organization, preparing buffers, and ordering lab supplies.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

• Experience with cell culture, protein expression and purification, biophysical methods, or cryo-EM sample preparation
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment

Not Applicable.

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.