Department | Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801 |
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Career Area | Research Professionals |
Is this an internal only recruitment? | No |
Posting Open Date | 04/24/2024 |
Application Deadline | 06/05/2024 |
Position Type | Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
Position Title | Research Specialist - Contributing |
Salary Grade Equivalent | GN08 |
Working Title | Research Specialist |
Position Number | 00061925 |
Vacancy ID | P019010 |
Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited | Full-Time Permanent |
If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment | |
Hours per week | 40 |
Work Schedule | Monday - Friday, 9:00am to 5:00 pm |
Work Location | Chapel Hill, NC |
Position Location | North Carolina, US |
Hiring Range | $45,454 - $55,000 |
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit | 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 Research Specialist will become familiar with all aspects of working in the Animal Histopathology & Laboratory Medicine Core. The selected candidate will perform both routine and non-routine histology testing including all aspects of Histotechnology. The selected candidate will work with the client, as necessary, on the details of the project to maximize the amount of information obtained from the histology. The specialist will research new methods and troubleshoot existing methods on special staining. The specialist will perform both routine and non-routine histology testing including all aspects of Histotechnology. Furthermore, the selected candidate will be the backup technician for the service of immunohistochemistry and/or laboratory medicine services, as needed. In addition, the Research Specialist will be required to perform traditional laboratory cleaning, organization, and equipment preventive maintenance. |
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 | Histology experience is required. General lab experience is mandatory, with emphasis on handling chemicals. Familiarity with animal physiology and tissue identification is necessary. |
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience | Strong communications skills, ability to work independently and supervise others, and command of written and spoken English are indispensable. |
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Special Physical/Mental Requirements | |
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities | Not Applicable. |
Position/Schedule Requirements | Overtime occasionally |
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement | 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. |