Research Technician
Please see Special Instructions for more details.
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
- The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
- UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
Position Information
General Information
| Vacancy Open to |
All Candidates |
| Employment Type |
Time Limited - Full-time |
| If time-limited, note appointment end date |
06/30/2028 |
| Hours per week |
40 |
| Months per year |
12 |
| Position Number |
002776 |
| NC Salary Grade Equivalency |
GN09 |
| Classification Title |
Research Technician - Advanced |
| Working Title |
Research Technician |
| Salary Range |
$47,235 - $50,000 |
| Anticipate Hiring Range |
$47,235 - $50,000 |
| FLSA Status |
Non Exempt |
| Division |
Academic Affairs |
| Department |
College of Science (Col) |
| Work Unit |
Chemistry |
| Work Schedule |
8:00 am - 5:00 pm; Monday - Friday with occasional evening and weekend hours required, as necessary. |
| Primary Purpose of Position |
The Research Technician is responsible for conducting experiments;
collecting, summarizing, and reporting data; maintaining laboratory safety; and providing proper management of the laboratory.
Additionally, responsible for the following, but not limited to:
Knowledge-Technical responsibilities:
- Synthesize, characterize, and test new organic, inorganic, and hybrid organic-inorganic compounds for organic electronics, catalysis, and other applications.
- Utilize air-free handling techniques to work with moisture-sensitive and oxygen-sensitive compounds.
- Independently develop and verify synthetic methods for new target compounds.
- Test new compounds for new properties including optical and electronic properties and catalytic activity.
Laboratory Care responsibilites:
- Maintain laboratory glassware and equipment.
- Assist PI in maintaining a well-stocked lab and ordering laboratory supplies in a timely fashion.
- Maintain vacuum pumps - perform routine oil changes as necessary.
- Identify and report infrastructure issues (e.g. broken hood, leaky faucet) to appropriate administrators.
- Ensure all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times by all lab users and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Work with EHS and PI to develop and disseminate new Safety Procedures for the lab when needed.
Operations-Research Support responsibilities:
- Train and supervise new researchers in the lab.
- Supervise waste management for the laboratory.
- Communicate effectively with laboratory leadership and other staff members.
- Supervise moving of lab equipment and materials to Cameron building.
- Provide support to other researchers in the laboratory as needed.
Data Collection responsibilities:
- Recording all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility and maintain laboratory documentation.
- Identify and report variations or discrepancies in the data; organize and prepare data for analyses. Provide PI with preliminary summary of experiments, procedures and tests.
- Operate NMR, UV-vis, fluorescence spectroscopy, MALDI, and other analytical techniques.
- Operate x-ray diffractometer and solve crystal structures independently. (Employee will be trained - prior experience is not needed.)
- Serve as liaison for external analytical services.
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| Minimum Education/Experience |
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
University Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced: Graduation from high school and three years of experience in laboratory work including one year of experience in the area of research assigned; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. |
| Essential Job Duties |
The Research Technician is responsible for conducting experiments;
collecting, summarizing, and reporting data; maintaining laboratory safety; and providing proper management of the laboratory.
Additionally, responsible for the following, but not limited to:
Knowledge-Technical responsibilities:
- Synthesize, characterize, and test new organic, inorganic, and hybrid organic-inorganic compounds for organic electronics, catalysis, and other applications.
- Utilize air-free handling techniques to work with moisture-sensitive and oxygen-sensitive compounds.
- Independently develop and verify synthetic methods for new target compounds.
- Test new compounds for new properties including optical and electronic properties and catalytic activity.
Laboratory Care responsibilities:
- Maintain laboratory glassware and equipment.
- Assist PI in maintaining a well-stocked lab and ordering laboratory supplies in a timely fashion.
- Maintain vacuum pumps - perform routine oil changes as necessary.
- Identify and report infrastructure issues (e.g. broken hood, leaky faucet) to appropriate administrators.
- Ensure all safety guidelines are followed strictly at all times by all lab users and maintain a clean and orderly environment.
- Work with EHS and PI to develop and disseminate new Safety Procedures for the lab when needed.
Operations-Research Support responsibilities:
- Train and supervise new researchers in the lab.
- Supervise waste management for the laboratory.
- Communicate effectively with laboratory leadership and other staff members.
- Supervise moving of lab equipment and materials to Cameron building.
- Provide support to other researchers in the laboratory as needed.
Data Collection responsibilities:
- Recording all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy and responsibility and maintain laboratory documentation.
- Identify and report variations or discrepancies in the data; organize and prepare data for analyses. Provide PI with preliminary summary of experiments, procedures and tests.
- Operate NMR, UV-vis, fluorescence spectroscopy, MALDI, and other analytical techniques.
- Operate x-ray diffractometer and solve crystal structures independently. (Employee will be trained - prior experience is not needed.)
- Serve as liaison for external analytical services.
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| Other Work Responsibilities |
Other duties, as assigned. |
| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education |
- Undergraduate degree in Chemistry with at least two semesters of independent research or one year of related work experience.
- Experience with NMR spectroscopy and MALDI.
- Experience with maintaining laboratory safety.
- Experience with supervising others in a laboratory setting.
- Experience with air-sensitive synthetic methods
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| Necessary Licenses or Certifications |
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| Work Location |
Burson building and Cameron building |
| Posting date |
05/16/2025 |
| Closing date |
05/26/2025 |
| Proposed Hire Date |
06/02/2025 |
| Contact Information |
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| Special Notes to Applicants |
- The finalist will be subject to a Criminal Background Check and/or a Motor Vehicle Report
The Search Committee will not contact references without first verifying permission with the finalist.
- Please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities, and experiences to support your answers to the supplemental questions.
- Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
UNC Charlotte Benefits Information: https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefits-overview/
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Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
- UNC Charlotte Website
- HERC Job Board
- Inside Higher Education
- Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
- Another Website
- Agency Referral
- Advertisement/Publication
- Personal Referral
- Other
Where did you learn about this posting?
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have experience with NMR spectroscopy and MALDI? Please explain your response:
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have experience with air-sensitive synthetic methods? Please explain your response:
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have experience with supervising others in a laboratory setting? Please explain:
(Open Ended Question)
Do you have experience with maintaining laboratory safety? Please provide an example:
(Open Ended Question)
Required Documents
- Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
- Resume / Curriculum Vitae
- Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
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University of North Carolina Charlotte
$47,235 - $50,000
May 16, 2025