Lab Technician
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC, United States
Department
Biology - 318200
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
04/23/2026
Application Deadline
04/28/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Lab Technician
Position Number
01158785
Vacancy ID
S027188
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Weekdays with occasional evenings or weekends.
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$20.00/hour
Proposed Start Date
05/15/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching.
We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 3,450 majors and we enroll undergraduate students in over 7,870 seats in our classes each semester. Each fall or spring semester, we offer 52 classes (70 sections) and 13 lab courses (93 sections). Our average total annual expenditure exceeds $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. Our department has nearly $70 million in active grants to support our twin missions of research and teaching. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and supports several outstanding graduate programs. We consist of 48 tenure-track faculty, 12 teaching faculty, 5 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty who are engaged in basic and interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the department and between other departments and schools at UNC.
We currently have 50 graduate students and 30 post-docs and employ approximately 85 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Further, we are supported by an administrative staff of 20, with an additional 20 staff directly supporting research.
The Peifer lab in the Department of Biology uses genetic, cell biological and biochemical tools to study embryonic development, using the fruit fly Drosophila as our in vivo model.
Position Summary
Assist PI and other lab members with genetic and cell biological experiments. Analyze data. Record results. Supervise care of Drosophila stocks. Manage all aspects of the lab, hiring, training and supervising undergraduate lab assistants, ordering supplies and managing lab finances.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Previous experience using genetic, cell biological or molecular approaches.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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Biology - 318200
Career Area
Research Professionals
Posting Open Date
04/23/2026
Application Deadline
04/28/2026
Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)
Position Title
Lab Technician
Position Number
01158785
Vacancy ID
S027188
Full-time/Part-time
Full-Time Temporary
Hours per week
40
Work Schedule
Weekdays with occasional evenings or weekends.
Position Location
North Carolina, US
Hiring Range
$20.00/hour
Proposed Start Date
05/15/2026
Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months not to exceed 11 months
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching.
We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 3,450 majors and we enroll undergraduate students in over 7,870 seats in our classes each semester. Each fall or spring semester, we offer 52 classes (70 sections) and 13 lab courses (93 sections). Our average total annual expenditure exceeds $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. Our department has nearly $70 million in active grants to support our twin missions of research and teaching. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and supports several outstanding graduate programs. We consist of 48 tenure-track faculty, 12 teaching faculty, 5 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty who are engaged in basic and interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the department and between other departments and schools at UNC.
We currently have 50 graduate students and 30 post-docs and employ approximately 85 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Further, we are supported by an administrative staff of 20, with an additional 20 staff directly supporting research.
The Peifer lab in the Department of Biology uses genetic, cell biological and biochemical tools to study embryonic development, using the fruit fly Drosophila as our in vivo model.
Position Summary
Assist PI and other lab members with genetic and cell biological experiments. Analyze data. Record results. Supervise care of Drosophila stocks. Manage all aspects of the lab, hiring, training and supervising undergraduate lab assistants, ordering supplies and managing lab finances.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the area of assignment; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
Management Preferences
Previous experience using genetic, cell biological or molecular approaches.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
N/A
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
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