The position is located in Kannapolis, NC, approximately 2 hours from UNC’s main campus.
Position Summary
The Saini Lab in the UNC Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Specialist to join our team and work on studies involving precision nutrition and fetal alcohol syndrome utilizing animal models. Our lab is dedicated to understanding how maternal nutrition and environmental factors, such as alcohol exposure, affect maternal and fetal metabolism, fetal development and long-term health outcomes in offspring.
The responsibilities of the Research Specialist include but are not limited to standard molecular biology methods (PCR, western blot, agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA/RNA isolations), biochemical assays (ELISA), immunohistochemistry (sectioning samples for tissue histology), image analysis, mouse handling (colony management, husbandry, experimental treatments, tissue collection) and cell culture techniques. The position will set up studies, process and analyze various biological samples using the above-mentioned techniques. The ideal candidate for the position should have a basic knowledge and understanding of data analysis using statistical techniques or software such as SAS, GraphPad etc. The position will follow established standard operating procedures and may make modifications prior to approval by the supervisor. The position is expected to work in some independence as a part of a research team that is involved in basic science and translational research studies. For additional details, please visit: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302243
NOTE: This position is time limited position.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Previous experience working in a laboratory.
- Experience working with rodents, colony management, and collecting tissues.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.
- Strong communication skills.
- Ability to work onsite on holidays, occasional weekends, and emergency conditions including but not limited to severe weather events, as this position performs essential duties daily. The position is designated as ‘mandatory’ and when contacted to report to work, must remain on the job in support of mandatory University operations, even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions require reduced operations and if deemed necessary by their supervisor, work a differing schedule than normal.
- Understanding of general analytical and chemical fundamentals and be able to exercise judgement in the planning and use of experimental techniques, and analysis of data.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
- Experience with PCR, immunohistochemistry, western blots, ELISA and/or cell culture.
- Knowledge of statistical analysis using tools such as SAS, Graphpad etc.
To learn more and apply, visit: https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302243
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