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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Research Specialist - Lakshmanane Lab

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Part-Time

💰 $25 - $30 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ December 23rd, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Research Specialist for the Lakshmanane Lab. This role involves supporting the Serology Service Center’s core molecular and serological assays, contributing to research projects on protein expression, purification, and immunoassays using both mammalian and bacterial systems. The candidate will operate automation platforms and specialized equipment, and must be proficient in mammalian cell culture, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry.

Highlights
  • Support molecular and serological assay activities within the Serology Service Center.
  • Conduct protein expression and purification in mammalian and bacterial systems.
  • Perform plate and cellular immunoassays.
  • Operate automation platforms such as Biomek i5, ViaFlo96, KingFisher Apex, and equipment including QuantStudio 6, BioPlex200, Acta Pure FPLC.
  • Proficiency required in mammalian cell culture, qPCR, ELISA, and flow cytometry techniques.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Experience in lab techniques, pipetting, data analysis, inventory management, and Microsoft Excel.
  • Preferred experience with liquid handlers, bead-based assays, construct design, lab operations management, and standard molecular biology methods.
  • Part-time temporary position offering $25.00 to $30.00 per hour with approximately 27.5 hours per week.
  • Position supports basic and translational research within the Department of Microbiology and Immunology.