Research Technician - Philpot

DepartmentCell Biology and Physiology - 422001Career AreaResearch ProfessionalsPosting Open Date04/10/2026Application Deadline04/17/2026Position TypeTemporary Staff (SHRA)Position TitleResearch Technician - PhilpotPosition Number20025891Vacancy IDS027111Full-time/Part-timeFull-Time TemporaryHours Per Week40Work ScheduleMonday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PMPosition Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range$14.00 - $19.00 per hourProposed Start Date05/18/2026Estimated Duration Of Appointment6 months not to exceed 11 monthsBe a Tar Heel!: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.Primary Purpose Of Organizational UnitOur 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 SummaryThe Philpot laboratory develops therapeutics for single gene disorders. We are seeking a research technician to perform research tasks in the lab as well as help with lab management duties. Research tasks will include performing mouse behavioral experiments, mouse colony organization and breeding, histological assays (e.g. immunocytochemistry), confocal microscopy, tissue collections and processing (dissections, sectioning, immunohistochemistry), and data analysis. This position will require animal handling.Minimum Education And Experience RequirementsDemonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.Management Preferences Prior laboratory experience in a related field such as Microscopy, Immunohistochemistry or Genotyping Understanding of rodent behavior Basic understanding of neuroscienceSpecial Physical/Mental RequirementsThis position will require animal handling.Must be able to stand up to 6 hours/day-Must be able to move up to 50 pounds-Must be able to climb a step ladderDuties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodationCampus Security Authority ResponsibilitiesNot Applicable.