Research Specialist - Saini Lab
Research Specialist - Saini Lab
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$ 59000 - 60191
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1 Vacancy
Posted on :
06-06-2025
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Position Summary
NOTE : This position is located in Kannapolis NC appx. 2 hours from UNCs main campus. The Saini Lab in the UNC Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Specialist to join our team and work on studies involving precision nutrition and fetal alcohol syndrome utilizing animal models. Our lab is dedicated to understanding how maternal nutrition and environmental factors such as alcohol exposure affect maternal and fetal metabolism fetal development and long-term health outcomes in offspring. The responsibilities of the Research Specialist include but are not limited to standard molecular biology methods ( PCR western blot agarose gel electrophoresis DNA / RNA isolations) biochemical assays ( ELISA ) immunohistochemistry (sectioning samples for tissue histology) image analysis mouse handling (colony management husbandry experimental treatments tissue collection) and cell culture techniques. The position will set up studies process and analyze various biological samples using the above-mentioned techniques. The ideal candidate for the position should have a basic knowledge and understanding of data analysis using statistical techniques or software such as SAS GraphPad etc. The position will follow established standard operating procedures and may make modifications prior to approval by the supervisor. The position is expected to work in some independence as a part of a research team that is involved in basic science and translational research studies. The position is also expected to maintain lab records and proper documentation of mouse colonies experimental procedures reports use excel spreadsheets for data entry and analysis prepare written reports and presentations and work independently in these capacities. After an initial training period the position is expected to carry out standard experimental procedures with minimal supervision occasionally train less experienced personnel (coworkers students) and present/discuss work as power-point presentations in lab meetings. The position is also expected to learn and adapt new techniques as needed to support the research. After training the position may also be required to put in lab orders for reagents and supplies as needed serve as a lab safety manager-with responsibility to maintain safety plan documentation maintain safety records ensure proper storage and disposal of hazardous material and assist in other formal reporting. Additional benefits associated with this position include the opportunity to join a research team that highly values professional development. We will work with the selected candidate to help build the skills and experiences desired to further their individual career goals. This is a 2-year time limited position with the possibility of extension depending on the individuals performance.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Selected candidate must demonstrate the following: - Previous experience working in a laboratory. - Experience working with rodents colony management and collecting tissues. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping. - Strong communication skills. - Ability to work onsite on holidays occasional weekends and emergency conditions including but not limited to severe weather events as this position performs essential duties daily. The position is designated as mandatory and when contacted to report to work must remain on the job in support of mandatory University operations even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions require reduced operations and if deemed necessary by their supervisor work a differing schedule than normal. - Understanding of general analytical and chemical fundamentals and be able to exercise judgement in the planning and use of experimental techniques and analysis of data.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Experience with PCR immunohistochemistry western blots ELISA and/or cell culture. - Knowledge of statistical analysis using tools such as SAS Graphpad etc.
Work Schedule
M-F Weekends occasionally. Exact hours to be determined by supervisor and selected employee.
NOTE : This position is located in Kannapolis NC appx. 2 hours from UNCs main campus. The Saini Lab in the UNC Chapel Hill Nutrition Research Institute is seeking a highly motivated and talented Research Specialist to join our team and work on studies involving precision nutrition and fetal alcohol syndrome utilizing animal models. Our lab is dedicated to understanding how maternal nutrition and environmental factors such as alcohol exposure affect maternal and fetal metabolism fetal development and long-term health outcomes in offspring. The responsibilities of the Research Specialist include but are not limited to standard molecular biology methods ( PCR western blot agarose gel electrophoresis DNA / RNA isolations) biochemical assays ( ELISA ) immunohistochemistry (sectioning samples for tissue histology) image analysis mouse handling (colony management husbandry experimental treatments tissue collection) and cell culture techniques. The position will set up studies process and analyze various biological samples using the above-mentioned techniques. The ideal candidate for the position should have a basic knowledge and understanding of data analysis using statistical techniques or software such as SAS GraphPad etc. The position will follow established standard operating procedures and may make modifications prior to approval by the supervisor. The position is expected to work in some independence as a part of a research team that is involved in basic science and translational research studies. The position is also expected to maintain lab records and proper documentation of mouse colonies experimental procedures reports use excel spreadsheets for data entry and analysis prepare written reports and presentations and work independently in these capacities. After an initial training period the position is expected to carry out standard experimental procedures with minimal supervision occasionally train less experienced personnel (coworkers students) and present/discuss work as power-point presentations in lab meetings. The position is also expected to learn and adapt new techniques as needed to support the research. After training the position may also be required to put in lab orders for reagents and supplies as needed serve as a lab safety manager-with responsibility to maintain safety plan documentation maintain safety records ensure proper storage and disposal of hazardous material and assist in other formal reporting. Additional benefits associated with this position include the opportunity to join a research team that highly values professional development. We will work with the selected candidate to help build the skills and experiences desired to further their individual career goals. This is a 2-year time limited position with the possibility of extension depending on the individuals performance.
Required Qualifications Competencies And Experience
Selected candidate must demonstrate the following: - Previous experience working in a laboratory. - Experience working with rodents colony management and collecting tissues. - Strong attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping. - Strong communication skills. - Ability to work onsite on holidays occasional weekends and emergency conditions including but not limited to severe weather events as this position performs essential duties daily. The position is designated as mandatory and when contacted to report to work must remain on the job in support of mandatory University operations even when adverse weather or other emergency conditions require reduced operations and if deemed necessary by their supervisor work a differing schedule than normal. - Understanding of general analytical and chemical fundamentals and be able to exercise judgement in the planning and use of experimental techniques and analysis of data.
Preferred Qualifications Competencies And Experience
- Experience with PCR immunohistochemistry western blots ELISA and/or cell culture. - Knowledge of statistical analysis using tools such as SAS Graphpad etc.
Work Schedule
M-F Weekends occasionally. Exact hours to be determined by supervisor and selected employee.
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