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The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is a world-renowned center and a global leader in precision nutrition research. Our on-site facilities include multiple wet labs and clinical facilities as well as a vivarium and a metabolic chamber. Approximately two hours from UNC-Chapel Hill, the NRI is located on the beautiful North Carolina Research Campus (NCRC) in Kannapolis, NC, a mid-size city with a small-town feel. The institute is within walking distance of the city center which includes shops, restaurants, a minor-league ballpark, theater, and music hall of fame. We are also a short drive to Charlotte and Winston-Salem/Greensboro. The NRI offers programs that support a healthy work/life balance. We also offer professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development, and lifelong learning.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Learning how people can eat uniquely!
The UNC Nutrition Research Institute (NRI) is an internationally recognized center conducting innovative basic and translational science to establish how individual differences in nutrient requirements and responses to diet affect our nutritional needs. Our research contributes to the prevention and mitigation of chronic disease across the lifespan from periconception through aging.
Our Mission is to lead precision nutrition research through understanding how genetics and environment affect an individual’s requirements for and responses to nutrients.
NRI principal investigators hold faculty appointments in the departments of Nutrition and Psychology at UNC Chapel Hill. Their research interrogates nutrient roles in disease prevention, disease risk factors, and the impact of gene-environment and gene-nutrient interactions.
The NRI promotes excellence in nutrition knowledge, teaching, and research. We seek and encourage a diversity of experiences and ideas and provide the tools and flexibility for all employees to achieve success and excellence within their chosen occupations and aspirations.
We are committed to open dialogue, careful listening, becoming educated about the systems that hinder or prevent success, and taking action to ensure that all are equally acknowledged for their contributions and equally reap the benefits of being part of our community.
Our Vision is to use scientific discovery to ensure optimal health through individualized nutrition.
Everyone who works at the NRI supports this hopeful vision. Working at the NRI means doing good for the world. Join us!
The NRI and this position are in Kannapolis, NC, in the Charlotte region.
Position Summary
This temporary position is located at the UNC Nutrition Research Institute on the NC Research Campus in Kannapolis, NC (approximately 20 miles from Charlotte and 2 hours from UNC Chapel Hill’s main campus).
We are seeking a reliable driver for a 12-passenger van to drive faculty and students between our campus in Chapel Hill and our campus in Kannapolis. This is a 4+ hour round trip, Monday through Thursday, with occasional Fridays.
Duties include:
- Safely, skillfully, and courteously operating standard vehicles in the performance of recurring tasks with established parameters and limited variety.
- Being responsible for the safe, efficient, and timely delivery of passengers.
- Driving vehicles according to appropriate standards and established routes.
- Accurately maintaining standard mileage as required.
- Immediately informing supervisor about problems with vehicles to avoid potential safety problems.
- Reporting needed repairs to supervisor.
- Recognizing emergency situations and following appropriate procedures.
- Adhering to traffic laws and other established regulatory requirements in the performance of daily tasks.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Requires appropriate licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.
Management Preferences
- Strong customer service skills.
- Strong communication skills.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Must be able to operate assigned vehicle.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities
Not Applicable.
