Research Technician

Monday - Friday with varying hours from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM; 25 - 30 hours per week.

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.

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 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.

The UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center Training Innovators to Gain Experiential Research Skills ( TARC- TIGERS) summer opportunity is a structured, educational opportunity designed for motivated and eager high school students (rising junior or seniors) interested in innovation, research, and professional development. Hosted by the clinical trials team at the UNC Thurston Arthritis Research Center ( TARC), this program provides clinical exposure, workforce readiness training, and practical office skill development to prepare students for future academic and career pathways. This program includes a didactic and a hands-on component.

With the supervision and support of research staff, participants will engage directly with clinical environments, support research related tasks appropriate for their experience level, and develop essential professional skills in communication, organization, teamwork, and patient centered service. This role is intended for learning and exposure; therefore, responsibilities do not include direct patient care activities, handling of biological samples, or access to medical records without direct supervision from research coordinator or relevant staff.

Brief description of duties:
* Assist with creating patient outreach materials
* Organizing, prepping, and maintaining laboratory kits & materials
* Shadowing research coordinators in research spaces on campus
* Perform administrative tasks and learn
* Learn key professional skills such as public speaking, scientific literacy, writing emails, data visualization, organization, etc.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

A program designed for high-school students, age 16+ interested in innovation, research, and professional development.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu

Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.