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Research Technician

Employer
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Location
Chapel Hill, NC

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Administrative Jobs
Academic Affairs, Research Staff & Technicians
Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Position Type:

Permanent Staff (SHRA)

Is this an internal only recruitment?:

No

Position Title:

Research Technician - Journey

Working Title:

Research Technician

Position Number:

20038572

Vacancy ID:

P012876

Budgeted Hiring Range:

$35,809 - $41,777

Pay Band Information:

To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Salary Grade Equivalent:

GN06

Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited:

Full-Time Time-Limited

If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment:

1-3 years

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

Saturday – Wednesday, 8am-5pm

Weekend work required. Rotating evenings, holidays and during inclement weather.

Department Name and Number:

Pathology Lab Med - FOBRL-413806

Date First Posted:

06/08/2021

Closing Date:

06/14/2021

Position Location:

Chapel Hill, NC

Position Posting Category:

Research Professionals

Department Description:

The Francis Owen Blood Research Laboratory is a research facility housing a unique colony of hemophiliac canine and swine. The mission of the FOBRL is to reduce human suffering from bleeding, thrombosis, and atherosclerosis through the study of these independent and collaborative study of these models by providing careful, humane care and breeding of the animals. Our goal is to provide both well-characterized animals with inherited bleeding disorders and expert scientific support to investigators studying coagulation and thrombosis. As such, the FOBRL functions as a Core Laboratory to provide these animals for collaborating investigators. Further, the FOBRL provides state of the art teaching and training for undergraduate, graduate and post-doctoral students, as well as established scientists.

The three coequal missions of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine are to: 1) provide exceptional, comprehensive, clinically effective and cost effective pathology and laboratory medicine services to UNC HealthCare patients; 2) teach clinical and scientific concepts of pathology and laboratory medicine, and mechanisms of disease to a wide variety of learners, including medical students, postdoctoral residents, MD fellows, PhD graduate students, and undergraduate students; and 3) advance the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine, and the knowledge of diseases and disease mechanisms through innovative research spanning the spectrum from basic to translational to clinical.

The Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine performs anatomic and clinical diagnostic tests on both an inpatient and an outpatient basis, and performs autopsies, when requested by clinicians. The Department has a MD Residency Training Program in the Office of Graduate Medical Education. In the College of Arts and Sciences, the Department is responsible for the teaching of undergraduate level courses. In the Graduate School, the department has a graduate program in experimental pathology which offers both M.S. and Ph.D. degrees.

This department is devoted to research in many diverse areas of expertise. Many of the research initiatives are nationally and internationally known, and the Chair is dedicated to further expansion of the breadth of the research endeavors. Most research is wholly managed and funded by contracts and grants within the Department.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Position Description:

THIS IS A TIME-LIMITED POSITION WITH AN ESTIMATED DURATION OF 1-3 YEARS.

The primary purpose of this position is the care of bleeder (hemophiliac) and normal animals housed at FOBRL, a complex animal research laboratory and breeding facility for both pigs and dogs. The employee performs animal husbandry duties on a daily basis, including the feeding of special diets to study animals, and the care of pregnant and nursing animals and neonates. The position must be familiar with hemophilia and all of its associated conditions, and will observe all animal daily for signs of hemorrhage, illness or injury. The technician has some animal breeding duties, including the recognition of heat cycles and assisting with breeding. The technician performs routine medical care such as medicated baths, ear cleaning, and the administration of treatments and medications, under the direction of a Veterinarian. The technician is responsible for record keeping such as temperatures logs and animal identification, disinfecting the animal facilities, performing some minor repairs, use of manual equipment, and the training of new animal husbandry employees.

The research technician must have the availability to work rotating evenings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather is essential in order to care for colonies. The standard schedule for this position is anticipated to be Saturday through Wednesday.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Essential Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

The technician should have some knowledge and experience of veterinary procedures and administering medical treatments, such as: vaccinations, injectable and oral medications. The technician must be willing to learn to recognize and assist in triaging canines experiencing a bleeding event or swine that develop conditions related to phenotype or clinical conditions that need to be reported to a veterinarian. The technician should have some experience in animal care and husbandry, including: feeding, watering and proper handling requirements of dogs and pigs. The technician should have experience in documenting or charting dietary intake, activity level, animal matings, heat cycles, farrowing, etc. The technician must be willing to operate automatic and manual equipment, including standard veterinary equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

The research technician has the demonstrated ability to function both independently and with a team, efficiently, with a complete understanding of laboratory programs and goals. The technician has a strong understanding of veterinary procedures, animal care and husbandry, and hemophilia. The technician is experienced at operating standard veterinary equipment.

Veterinary technician license preferred, but not required. AALAS certification preferred, but not required.

Special Physical and Mental Requirements:

Must be able to move animals up to 700 pounds with or without accommodation.

Position/Schedule Requirements:

Animal Handler (non-DLAM), Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, Overtime occasionally, Rotating shifts occasionally, Weekend work

Position Attributes:

Severe Weather Essential and Communicable Disease Mandatory Employee

Stimulus/ARRA Funded:

No

Organization

The nation’s first public university is at the heart of what’s next, preparing a diverse student body to become creators, explorers, innovators and leaders in North Carolina and throughout the world. Carolina’s nationally recognized, innovative teaching, campus-wide spirit of inquiry and dedication to public service continue the legacy that began in 1795 when the University first opened its doors to students.

Here, in one of America's most beautiful college settings, we offer exceptional careers in richly diverse fields. Come explore what UNC-Chapel Hill has to offer you.


Undergraduate Enrollment: 19,117

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,894

Total Student Enrollment: 30,011

Founded: 1789, as the first state university in the United States

Type of Institution: Public, four-year

Undergraduate Admission: 15,961

Graduate/Professional Enrollment: 10,039

Total Student Enrollment: 26,000

Faculty: 3,000

Percentage of faculty who hold Ph.D.s or the highest degrees in their field: 94 percent

Faculty/student ratio: 1/14

Location: UNC is located in the heart of Chapel Hill, the best college town in America! It's a friendly town of about 40,000 in the geographical center of North Carolina. Chapel Hill is at the western point of the Research Triangle, an area of about one million people, comprised of Chapel Hill, the cities of Durham and Raleigh, and the Research Triangle Park, home of many corporate offices and scientific research centers. Carolina is about 30 miles from the state capital, Raleigh, and 20 minutes from Raleigh-Durham International Airport.

Chapel Hill's main street, Franklin Street, borders the campus and offers shops, coffee houses, cafés, movie theaters and houses of worship. The town has a historic district, museum, library, parks, malls, and many recreational facilities.

Origins of Carolina's students: 82 percent of UNC's freshmen are from North Carolina and 18 percent are from out-of-state. Our students come from 42 different states and our international students represent 37 countries.

Size of freshman class: Approximately 3,400

Class size: Barely five percent of undergraduate classes contain more than 100 students; two-thirds of undergraduate classes have fewer than 30 students. Forty-one percent have fewer than 20 students, including First Year Seminars, in which first-year students work closely with professors.

Sports and athletic programs: UNC is an NCAA Division I school with 28 varsity teams. Carolina is the proud home of the Dean Smith Center, Kenan Stadium, Carmichael Auditorium, Koury Natatorium, and many other fine athletic facilities. Students join more than 60 intramural and club sports, which include baseball, bowling, crew, golf, lacrosse, rock climbing, rugby, tae kwon do, and ultimate frisbee. The Student Recreation Center offers weight training, aerobics, stair machines, and all the equipment you would expect to find at a great health club! Carolina offers a newly renovated outdoor pool and indoor pools, a golf course, tennis courts, and the longest zipline in America!

Number of residence halls: Incoming undergraduates will live in one of Carolina's 29 residence halls, which are wired for Internet access and cable television. housing.unc.edu

Scholarships and financial aid: About 40 percent of UNC-Chapel Hill students receive scholarships and/or some form of financial aid. studentaid.unc.edu

Special research institutes: Institute for Research in Social Science, Institute of Outdoor Drama, Morehead Planetarium, Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise, Institute of Government, Institute of African American Research.

Career services: On-campus counseling, job fairs, résumé writing service, internships, placement services. www.unc.edu/depts/career

Technological facilities: Students find multiple uses for Carolina's state-of-the-art technological resources. They can access Carolina's computer services through Academic Technology and Networks, which manages academic computing, e-mail, microcomputing labs, interactive media presentation, video and classroom support, and a help desk. The MetaLab oversees the development of SunSITE, one of the world's busiest digital library and electronic publishing projects.

Students may open e-mail accounts, and many use campus computer resources to construct personal Web pages. Students in residence halls have hardwired network connections to the Internet and cable television in their rooms. At the ATN Training center, students may take classes on software packages and utilities. Computer labs are available for student use all over campus.

Carolina Computing Initiative: Beginning with the freshman class of 2000, undergraduates must purchase laptop computers. The University has arranged for IBM to offer computers at excellent prices. Students, faculty, and staff will enjoy cost savings, higher quality compatible equipment, and better technical support through CCI. www.unc.edu/cci

The Study Abroad program allows students to live and learn in Europe, the Middle East, Asia and the Pacific Rim, Africa, and the Americas. www.unc.edu/depts/abroad

The Honors Program offers special seminars, research programs, and the chance to design your own independent studies. www.unc.edu/depts/honors

Carolina students spend time in public service through student organizations, the Campus Y, the Carolina Center for Public Service, and courses that incorporate community service.

UNC's chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, a national collegiate honor society, is the oldest in North Carolina, dating from 1904. There are many other honorary societies at Carolina.

UNC offers ROTC programs in all branches of national military service.

Through the First Year Seminars program, first year students will understand what it means to study at a premier research university. They will learn from faculty members and share in their research in seminars of no more than 20 students.

Life outside the classroom: More than 370 clubs, teams, and student organizations offer something for everyone! You can choose from among musical and dramatic performing groups, publications, ethnic and religious clubs, the Campus Y and other service organizations, fraternities and sororities, and pre- professional organizations. Whatever your interests, you will find others at Carolina who share them! www.unc.edu/depts/union/student/listintr.htm

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