Posting Information
Posting Information
| Department |
Epidemiology-463501 |
| Career Area |
Research Professionals |
| Is this an internal only recruitment? |
No |
| Posting Open Date |
03/02/2026 |
| Application Deadline |
03/10/2026 |
| Position Type |
Permanent Staff (SHRA) |
| Position Title |
Research Specialist - Journey |
| Salary Grade Equivalent |
MH15 / GN10 |
| Working Title |
Research Specialist |
| Position Number |
20074937 |
| Vacancy ID |
P020834 |
| Full-time/Part-time Permanent/Time-Limited |
Full-Time Permanent |
| If time-limited, estimated duration of appointment |
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| Hours per week |
40 |
| Work Schedule |
9:00 to 5:30 Monday - Friday |
| Work Location |
CHAPEL HILL, NC |
| Position Location |
North Carolina, US |
| Hiring Range |
$60,000 to $68,819 |
| Pay Band Information |
To learn more about the pay band for this branch and role, please see
the Career Banding rates spreadsheet. |
Position Summary Information
| Be a Tar Heel! |
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as
one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of
professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy
exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events.
UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a
comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance. |
| Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit |
The Department of Epidemiology is one of the seven departments located in the Gillings School of Global Public Health. The department's primary focus is to the development and application of research methods to understand the patterns and causes of health and disease, and the application of that knowledge to improving the health of populations. We provide strong training in research methods and opportunities for the application of epidemiology to a wide range of health problems through our research. The achievements of our faculty, staff, students, and alumni have enabled us to become one of the leading academic departments of epidemiology in the world. The department has 30 Tenured-Tenure Track / 7 Joint Tenure-Track Faculty, 25 Fixed Term / 3 Joint Fixed Term Faculty, 120 Adjuncts, 19 EHRA Non-Faculty, 15 Postdocs, 34 SHRA (Staff), 44 SHRA Temporary and 202 Students.The department's operating budget is 27 million a year. |
| Position Summary |
The primary purpose of this position is to perform all activities required for the everyday running of the BioSpecimen Processing Core Facility (BSP), including but not limited to the following, extraction of DNA and RNA from human biospecimens, quantitating, normalizing, and performing quality checks on extracted nucleic acids, and plating samples for high through-put sequencing. The BSP also processes and stores additional human biospecimens such as plasma, serum, urine, sputum, and other for non-genetic analytical tests. Additional responsibilities will include researching, and validation of new processing protocols. All activities in this core facility must be performed under the guidelines of a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited repository. Under these guidelines this position requires the performance of and documentation of equipment maintenance, writing and reviewing processing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and 360 competency reviews. |
| 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 |
*Prefer candidate with 2-3 years' experience working in a molecular biology lab; and at least one year of experience working in a high-throughput core facility. *Experience managing individual projects including direct interactions and reporting to PI and project managers. *Ability to oversee multiple projects currently while meeting all project mandated timelines. |
| Required Licenses/Certifications |
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| Special Physical/Mental Requirements |
*Ability to lift 50lbs (for transfer of dry ice shipments as well as removing and restoring full freezer racks). |
| Campus Security Authority Responsibilities |
Not Applicable. |
| Position/Schedule Requirements |
Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, Laboratory, Night work occasionally, On-call occasionally, Weekend work occasionally |
| Special Instructions |
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| Quick Link |
https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/313875 |
Contact Information
| Office of Human Resources Contact Information |
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
Please note: The Office of Human Resources will not be able to provide specific updates regarding position or application status. |
| Equal Opportunity Employer 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. |
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University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$60,000 to $68,819
Mar 03, 2026