Research Associate

Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF) Vacancy ID: NF0009927 Salary Range: Dependent Upon Qualifications Position Summary/Description The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology is seeking to fill a Research Associate and Senior Laboratory Manager position. This position will oversee and manage the day-to-day laboratory operations for the McCauley lab, a dynamic and growing team of scientists in the Department of Cell Biology and Physiology. This position will also be responsible for onboarding and training new lab members. This position will independently oversee the day-to-day lab operations, including ordering supplies, interfacing with vendors, ensuring the laboratory is fully stocked with needed supplies, performing equipment care and maintenance, overseeing the training and onboarding of all lab personnel, and managing compliance with Lab Safety and Environmental Health and Safety protocols. This position will also serve as the Lab Animal Coordinator and will oversee mouse colony management and write IACUC protocols. This position will independently plan and conduct molecular biology experiments, including but not limited to gene expression and protein analysis by sequencing, Western blotting, ELISA, and high-resolution confocal imaging. This position will also independently plan and conduct experiment using animal models, including but not limited to injections, oral gavage, behavioral phenotyping, imaging, necropsy and tissue collection. Using the data generated and collected from these experiments, this position will then perform analyses and summarize data contributing to publications in peer reviewed journals and articles. Education and Experience: Preferred candidate will have experience in gastrointestinal biology and human pluripotent stem cell models. Essential Skills: 3 or more years of relevant laboratory research experience. Experience managing lab safety protocols and lab safety plan. Experience onboarding and training new lab members. Experience conducting independent experiments generating data for peer-reviewed publications. Experience writing IACUC protocols and serving as laboratory animal coordinator. AA/EEO 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill