Lab Assistant

Davita Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Lab Assistant to support daily lab operations and maintain reagent databases. The role demands a B.S. in Biology and relevant lab experience, with preferred skills in genetics and molecular biology. This part-time position offers flexible hours within a dynamic scientific environment.

Qualifications

• B.S. Biology with 1+ year of lab experience required.
• High organizational skills and multitasking ability essential.
• Proficiency in genetics and molecular biology techniques preferred.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and maintaining databases of laboratory reagents.
• Managing daily lab operations for organizational efficiency.
• Contributing to the maintenance of laboratory equipment and supplies.

Skills

Highly organized

Adept at multitasking

Excellent time management

Strong communication skills

Meticulous record keeping

Exceptional organizational skills

Education

B.S. Biology

Job description

Lab Assistant

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

*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

Position Information

General Information

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

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

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
Pay Rate	$16
Minimum Experience/Education
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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