Research Lab Assistant

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

University of North Dakota is seeking a part-time Research Lab Assistant on the Grand Forks campus. This Federal Work Study student role pays $18.00 per hour for 8 hours per week; it is non-exempt with overtime eligibility and does not offer remote or hybrid work.

The position requires UND student status for Fall 2026, a Federal Work Study award, and a cleared criminal history background check. Duties include turtle care and routine lab cleaning and maintenance.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UND student.
• Must have accepted a Federal Work Study award from the Office of Student Finance.
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Care for hatchling and juvenile snapping turtles (rotating among lab members).
• General laboratory cleaning and maintenance.

Skills

Python

R

Job description

Research Lab Assistant

• 498717


• Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States


• Federal Work Study Student


• Closing on: Sep 11 2026

Salary/Position Classification

• $18.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)


• 8 hours per week


• 100% Remote Work Availability: No


• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Duties & Responsibilities

• care of hatchling and juvenile snapping turtles (on a rotating basis among members of the laboratory)


• general laboratory cleaning and maintenance

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a current UND student and enrolled at UND for the Fall 2026 semester.


• Must have accepted a Federal Work Study award from the Office of Student Finance


• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• some proficiency with coding in R and/or Python.