Lab Assistant

University Center for Academic Excellence at UNC Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading academic institution is seeking a temporary Lab Assistant to support lab operations within the Biological Sciences department. This part-time role involves organizing lab databases and maintaining equipment, perfect for individuals with a degree in Biology and relevant lab experience. Excellent organizational and communication skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of lab experience required.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Meticulous record and inventory keeping.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining databases of laboratory reagents.
• Manage daily lab operations and ensure organizational efficiency.
• Contribute to the maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Skills

Highly organized

Adept at multitasking

Strong communication skills

Proficient in genetics

Proficient in molecular biology

Education

B.S. Biology

Job description

Position Information

General Information

Position Number STMP15 Working Title Lab Assistant Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Biological Sciences Work Location Woodward Hall 357 Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Non-Student Temporary Employment Type Temporary - Part-time Hours per week 18 hours Work Schedule

Monday, Thursday, Friday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm

Pay Rate $16 Minimum Experience/Education

B.S. Biology with 1+ year of lab experience

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• Highly organized, adept at multitasking, excellent time management, and strong communication skills
• Proficient in genetics and molecular biology techniques; Meticulous record and inventory keeping with exceptional organizational skills
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining databases of laboratory reagents, such as strains, constructs, primers and other lab reagents.
• Manage daily lab operations and ensure organizational efficiency.
• Contribute to the maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.
  
  

Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 06/29/2025 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment 12 months Posting Open Date 06/05/2025 Posting Close Date 06/14/2026 Special Notes to Applicants

• Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker’s Compensation provisions.
  
  

However, any non-permanent employee hired to work 30 or more hours per week for three months or more (cumulative of all positions, and not designated as variable hour worker), must be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan, within 30 days of their eligibility. Any non-permanent employee hired to work less than 30 hours per week (cumulative of all positions or designated as variable hour worker – i.e. student workers) are measured during designated measurement periods. If they average 30 or more hours per week over a designated measurement period, they will be offered the chance to enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan and will be notified of instructions.

• Special Notes Regarding Eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan
• Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full-time, offered the high deductible health insurance
• Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) Reported as full-time & offered the high deductible health insurance
  
  

https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  
  

Optional Documents

• Contact Information for References
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest