New

Research Technician

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill

$42,970- $59,000
Grade: 06

United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill

104 Airport Dr (Show on map)

Jul 14, 2026

Posting Information

Department	Globl Hlth and Infect Disease-427801
Career Area	Research Professionals
Is this an internal only recruitment?	No
Posting Open Date	07/13/2026
Application Deadline	07/20/2026
Position Type	Permanent Staff (SHRA)
Position Title	Research Technician - Journey
Salary Grade Equivalent	MH06 / GN06
Working Title	Research Technician
Position Number	20069824
Vacancy ID	P021193
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, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Work Location	CHAPEL HILL, NC
Position Location	North Carolina, US
Hiring Range	$42,970- $59,000
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 primary purpose of the Research Technician is to coordinate and support molecular studies of the gut microbiome in the Andermann Lab at UNC-CH. The Research Technician will be responsible for both clinical research and laboratory research duties. This is a microbiology-focused position, so strong skills in the microbiology lab (culturing) will be used. The Research Technician will also perform laboratory tasks related to shotgun metagenomic sequencing ( DNA extraction, library prep/ PCR, and pooling of samples) and will also perform the duties of a study coordinator, including coordinating the Cancer Center Microbiome Biorepository and Database (reminding patients, updating the database, and collecting samples). The Research Technician will work under the close direction of the principal investigator, Dr. Tessa Andermann, in collaboration with other labs and PIs as part of the Cancer Center and the Division of Infectious Diseases.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements	Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
Management Preferences	Experience in microbiology (culturing of different organisms) and molecular biology (execution of the molecular work requires familiarity with sequencing). Experience with large datasets, with PCR, qPCR, DNA extraction, and next-generation sequencing library preparation. Data management skills and familiarity with the literature in microbiology related to the gut.
Required Licenses/Certifications
Special Physical/Mental Requirements	Physical ability to perform varied tasks, such as fine motor skills, challenging culture, and molecular techniques, with or without accommodation. Mobility and strength to store and access research samples, reagents, and supplies, with or without accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities	Not Applicable.
Position/Schedule Requirements	Exposure to Hazardous Materials, Laboratory
Special Instructions
Quick Link	https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/322257

Contact Information

Office of Human Resources Contact Information	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.
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.