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The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing 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. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation's leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
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 will 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 will prepare tomorrow's health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

The Sparkenbaugh Lab, located in the prestigious Blood Research Center at UNC Chapel Hill, is a dynamic and young research group dedicated to unraveling the mechanisms of thrombosis and endothelial injury in red blood cell diseases. Our cutting-edge research aims to make significant contributions to the understanding and treatment of these critical medical conditions. We are seeking a higly motivated research technician to join our team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in supporting ongoing research projects, conducting experiments, and contributing to the overall success of the lab.
Conduct experiments and assays related to thrombosis and endothelial injury under the guidance of senior researchers.
Perform sample collection, preparation, and analysis with precision and attention to detail.
Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring proper functionality and troubleshooting issues as needed.
Keep detailed and accurate records of experimental procedures, data, and outcomes.
Collaborate with team members to achieve research objectives and contribute to the overall success of the lab.
Stay current with relevant literature and research developments in the field.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Previous laboratory experience, preferably in a research setting.
Strong understanding of basic laboratory techniques and protocols.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
Proficiency in data analysis software and Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience with techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, and cell culture.
Familiarity with red blood cell diseases and related research areas.
*Prior experience with laboratory equipment and instrumentation.

Bachelor's degree in a related field (Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, or a relevant discipline) preferred.

Not Applicable.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.