Research Associate

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.

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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.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology (CBP) is a broad and interdisciplinary basic science department in the School of Medicine at UNC-CH. As a top-ranked, nationally recognized leader in basic science research, our faculty and staff are engaged in innovative and cutting-edge research in the areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, cellular cytoskeleton, cell motility and imaging.

The CBP breadth of investigation is reflected in our interdisciplinary Cell Biology and Physiology Curriculum, which provides a comprehensive, integrated biological foundation and emphasizes rigor, transparency, integrity, and creative scientific reasoning. The department also has 2 Core Facilities to expedite the mission of our researchers. The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care.

Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.

OUR VISION

Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.

OUR MISSION

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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.

Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources.

We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary

The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology is seeking to fill a Research Associate and Senior Laboratory Manager position. This position will oversee and manage the day-to-day laboratory operations for the Caron lab, a dynamic and growing team of scientists in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology.

This position will also be responsible for onboarding and training new lab members. This position will independently oversee the day-to-day lab operations, including ordering supplies and ensuring the laboratory is fully stocked with needed supplies, performing equipment care and maintenance, overseeing the training and onboarding of all lab personnel, and managing compliance with Lab Safety and to Environmental Health and Science protocols.

This position will also serve as the Lab Animal Coordinator and will oversee mouse colony management and write IACUC protocols.

This position will also independently plan and conduct molecular biology techniques for cloning of vectors and immunohistochemistry techniques for studying the role of different peptides in the lymphatics. This position will also independently plan and conduct experiment using animal models, including but not limited to injections, oral gavage, behavioral phenotyping, imaging, necropsy and tissue collection. Using the data generated and collected from these experiments, this position will then perform analyses and summarize data contributing to publications in peer reviewed journals and articles.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Experience managing lab safety protocols and lab safety plan, onboarding and training new lab members. Experience conducting independent experiments generating data for peer reviewed publications.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Prefer candidates with experience writing IACUC protocols and serving as Lab Animal Coordinator.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions

To the online application, please submit a Curriculum Vitae/Resume, Cover Letter describing interest in position and prior relevant experience, and List of 3X references with Contact Information

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