Job Description

Posting Information

Department

Genetics - 423501

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

11/04/2025

Application Deadline

01/15/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Research Technician (Kelada)

Position Number

20068990

Vacancy ID

S026352

Full-time/Part-time

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week

40

Work Schedule

Position Location

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range

$20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Proposed Start Date

01/26/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months not to exceed 11 months


Position Information

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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 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 Kelada Lab in the UNC Department of Genetics is seeking a Research Technician to carry out experiments that shed light on genetic and environmental risk factors for common respiratory diseases like asthma and COPD.

The position duties will involve conducting experiments with an vitro cell culture model to identify genes that influence responses to exposures that induce asthma and/or COPD.

The Research Technician will be trained in detail on the cell culture model, learn and apply methods of experimental design, and have the opportunity to learn and conduct statistical analysis of data generated.

This is an ideal job for an applicant taking time between undergraduate and graduate/professional school and will provide ample opportunities to learn highly valuable analytical and communication skills.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Research Experience

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred:

Course work in Genetics, Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, or related topic. Prior experience in a biomedical research lab Experience with techniques such as primary or immortalized cell culture, PCR, qPCR, and ELISAs Experience with statistical analysis of data

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.