New

Research Technician

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$35,000 - $47,000
Grade: 06

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Feb 16, 2026

Posting Information

Department	Peds-Pulmonology-412014
Career Area	Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?	No
Posting Open Date	02/16/2026
Application Deadline	02/23/2026
Position Type	Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent	MH06 / GN06
Working Title	Research Technician
Position Number	20074746
Vacancy ID	P020792
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, 8:00am - 5:00pm, with some evenings and weekends as needed
Work Location	CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$35,000 - $47,000
Pay Band Information	To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see the Career Banding rates spreadsheet.

Position Summary Information

Be 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 for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit	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.
Position Summary	The Research Technician will have the opportunity to join a cutting-edge research laboratory in the Department of Pediatrics under the supervision of Dr. Jane Gross. The Gross Lab is dedicated to understanding chronic airway infections, with a particular emphasis on nontuberculous mycobacterial ( NTM) infections. Research interests include NTM epidemiology, host susceptibility and pathogenesis, therapeutics, and the mechanisms of acquisition and transmission of infection among susceptible populations. The Research Technician will perform procedures related to NTM biobanking including overseeing the receipt, processing, characterization, storage, documentation, and distribution of bacterial isolates in accordance with institutional, regulatory, and biosafety requirements. This role ensures the integrity, traceability, and availability of isolates to support ongoing and future research activities. Key duties include: Isolate intake and processing, including accessioning new bacterial isolates; verifying sample identity; performing primary culturing, purification, and viability testing; and preparing long term stocks (e.g., glycerol stocks, cryopreservation). Biobank organization and maintenance, including labeling, inventory control, and systematic storage of isolates in freezers or liquid nitrogen systems; monitoring storage conditions; maintaining backup stocks; and coordinating freezer space and capacity planning. Quality control and characterization, such as routine checks for contamination, confirmation of species or strain identity (e.g., phenotypic assays, PCR, sequencing as applicable), and documentation of passage history and experimental use. Data management and recordkeeping, including maintaining accurate electronic records of isolate metadata, source information, storage locations, chain of custody, associated experimental data, and distribution history in compliance with data integrity standards. Regulatory and biosafety compliance. Distribution and coordination, including fulfilling internal and external requests for isolates; preparing shipments in compliance with institutional and shipping regulations; and coordinating material transfer agreements (MTAs) as needed. The Research Technician will also support NTM related clinical research. Key duties include: Study coordination and execution. Participant recruitment and management, including screening and consenting eligible participants; conducting study visits; collecting clinical data and biospecimens; and educating participants on study procedures. Data collection and management, including entry of study data into electronic data capture (EDC) systems, resolution of data queries, and maintenance of source documentation and study binders. The Research Technician may have some supervisory responsibilities overseeing undergraduate students and Research Fellows in the lab.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences	Knowledge and ability to perform core bacterial techniques, including performing accurate calculations for chemical and biological solution preparation. Ability to read and interpret experimental protocols and adapt effectively to new experimental tasks as they arise. Research documentation and analytical skills, including maintaining accurate and complete records, identifying irregularities or invalid results, making precise measurements and observations, collaborating effectively within a research team. Ability to communicate clearly in both written and verbal formats to support laboratory operations. Ability to properly use, organize, maintain, and troubleshoot standard laboratory equipment and electronic databases.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements	Evening work occasionally, Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory, On-call occasionally, Weekend work occasionally
Special Instructions
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Contact Information

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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement	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.