Research Technician - Bhatt

Monday - Friday, 0900 AM - 1700 PM (hourly); frequent weekends and after hours anticipated due to instrument availability.

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The Department of Cell Biology and Physiology is a broad and interdisciplinary basic science department in the School of Medicine at UNC-CH. As a top-ranked, nationally recognized leader in basic science research, our faculty and staff are engaged in innovative and cutting-edge research in the areas of neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, cellular cytoskeleton, cell motility and imaging. The Department houses one PhD program: the Cell Biology and Physiology Curriculum in which there are currently enrolled 48 PhD candidates. The Department has approximately 55 faculty engaged in basic science research, education, and national service. Many faculty and their laboratories provide training for undergraduate and postgraduate trainees in the biomedical sciences. The department also has 2 Core Facilities to expedite the mission of our researchers.

The Bhatt laboratory studies the contribution of intestinal microbiota in the response to medications used for different diseases, such as inflammatory bowel diseases.
We are seeking a research technician to uncover how microbiota respond to certain medications used to treat ulcerative colitis and Crohn's diseases. Specifically, the technician will use bioinformatics, bioanalytical chemistry, and biochemistry to examine the metabolism of immunomodulatory drugs used for IBD. Research tasks will include culturing aerobic and anaerobic bacteria and related microbiology, biochemical assays (e.g. enzyme activity assays), mass spectrometry (e.g. examining adduct formation, developing de novo methods), and data analysis related to these experimental techniques.

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Experience working in a bioanalytical chemistry/chemical biology/biochemistry focused research lab, with a track record of independently driving research projects that is evident in a publication record. Must have extensive experience with LC, triple quadrupole LC-MS/MS to identify chemical adducts, multiple reaction monitoring. Must have microbiology experience. Applicant also must have experience teaching and training undergraduate and graduate students. The applicant must have excellent organizational abilities.

- Experience with aerobic and anaerobic bacteria
- Analyzing large MS datasets
- Past record of securing funding is a huge plus

Ability to work at a lab bench requiring standing and performing repetitive motions.
Ability to work in an anaerobic chamber.
Ability to work with LC-MS/MS.
Ability to move between different labs on two ends of UNC campus.
All duties to be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

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