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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Soc/Clin Research Assistant

🇺🇸 Chapel Hill, NC

🕑 Temporary

💰 $18 - $22 per Hour

💻 Research

🗓️ May 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is hiring a Soc/Clin Research Assistant. The role involves conducting microbiome research in a lab setting, including cultivating archaea and bacteria from samples and executing technical laboratory procedures such as PCR and flow cytometry. The assistant will also manage and analyze experimental data while maintaining and operating laboratory equipment.

Highlights

  • Cultivation of archaea and bacteria from samples.
  • Performing PCR, flow cytometry, and extractions of DNA, RNA, and protein.
  • Maintaining laboratory notebooks and analyzing experimental data.
  • Operating laboratory equipment including anaerobic chambers and biosafety cabinets.
  • Assisting in training users of shared laboratory equipment.
  • Position is part-time temporary, 30 hours per week.
  • Hourly compensation ranges from $18.00 to $22.00.
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of training and experience required.