Job description
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
This position is 30hrs/week
This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.
This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.
PLEASE NOTE: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Research Technician
Working Title
Research Technician
Competency Level
Contributing
Dept/School
Center for Marine Science - 30600
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is dedicated to providing an environment that fosters a multidisciplinary approach to questions in basic marine research. The mission of the center is to promote basic and applied research in the fields of oceanography, coastal and wetland studies, marine biomedical and environmental physiology, and marine biotechnology and aquaculture.
The UNCW’s Algal Resources Collection (UNCW-ARC) specializes in the maintenance and large-scale cultivation of harmful algal species and microalgae of biotechnological interest. The UNCW-ARC currently hosts 525 strains, distributed across eight algal taxonomic groups, available to the research community (
www.algalresourcescollection.com). Thanks to its infrastructure and expertise in managing challenging-to-grow microalgae, the ARC occupies an impactful niche primarily related to customized, large-scale microalgal cultivation.
College
Center for Marine Science - 30600 College
College/School Information
University Information
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.
The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.
Location of Workplace
CMS Myrtle Grove
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
The Algal Resources Collection (UNCW-ARC) hosted at the Center for Marine Science at the University of North Carolina Wilmington is seeking a highly motivated research technician to work in the cryopreservation of microalgal cultures.
Primary duties include:
- Preparation and sterilization of materials and culture media.
- Periodic transfers of microalgal cultures.
- Conduct experiments aiming at the optimization of protocol for microalgae cryopreservation.
- Apply the developed protocol to all microalgae strains hosted at the UNCW-ARC.
- Contribute to the preparation of reports and manuscripts.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
A bachelor’s degree in Biology or a related field from an accredited institution of higher learning (University or College) plus at least one year of technical training in microalgal culturing or microbiological technique
Preferred education, professional skills and experience
Training in cryopreservation.
Required Certifications or licensure
A valid driver’s license valid for the State of North Carolina is required.
FTE
.75 FTE (30 hours per week)
Months Per Year
12 Months
Work Days
Monday-Friday occasional OT/weekends
Work Hours
8:00AM - 5:00PM
Type of Position
Time-limited
Anticipated Ending Date if Time-Limited
12/31/2023
Position Number
8310
Job Posting Date
03/16/2023
Posting Close Date
03/22/2023
Number of Openings
Single Incumbent
Special Notes to Applicants
This position is 30hrs/week
This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.
This position is time-limited with the possibility of continuation pending availability of funds and department need.
PLEASE
NOTE
: This posting will close at 11:59PM (Eastern time) on the posted closing date. To receive full consideration, please be sure you have fully completed the entire application, including the ‘Work History’ section before you apply for this position. Failure to answer all required questions will cause the system to disqualify your application. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
EEO Statement
At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
External Link to Posting
https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/27983
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of 3 Professional References
- Curriculum Vita
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