Teaching Laboratory Assistant

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking a Teaching Laboratory Assistant to support introductory biology laboratories in Woodward Hall. This temporary, non-student position offers up to 10 hours per week with a Monday 9 AM–11 AM schedule.

Duties include preparing reagents, making solutions and bacterial plates, laying out materials, cleaning up, and assisting with ordering needs to maintain a safe teaching lab.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in Biology or related discipline.
• Minimum 1 year previous laboratory experience.
• Knowledge of basic molecular and microbiological concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare reagents and materials for introductory undergraduate teaching laboratories.
• Make solutions and bacterial plates; lay out materials and clean up labs during the week.
• Assist faculty with ordering needs and help maintain a clean, safe lab environment.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Molecular biology concepts

Microbiology concepts

Education

BA/BS in Biology or related discipline

Job description

Teaching Laboratory Assistant

• Position Number: STMP15
• Working Title: Teaching Laboratory Assistant
• Division: Academic Affairs
• Department: College of Science (Col)
• Work Unit: Biological Sciences
• Work Location: Woodward Hall
• Vacancy Open To: All Candidates
• Position Designation: Non-Student Temporary
• Employment Type: Temporary - Full-time
• Hours per week: Up to 10 hours per week depending on departmental needs.
• Work Schedule: Hours are flexible but must be available Monday 9AM-11AM
• Pay Rate: $17.00 an hour or higher.
• Minimum Experience / Education: BA or BS in Biology or related discipline, minimum 1 year previous laboratory experience, knowledge of basic molecular and microbiological concepts.
• Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: BA or BS in Biology or related discipline, minimum 1 year previous laboratory experience, knowledge of basic molecular and microbiological concepts.
• Duties and Responsibilities: This person will prepare reagents and materials related to introductory undergraduate teaching laboratories, including but not limited to making solutions and bacterial plates; layou materials and clean up materials related to labs during the week; assist faculty with identifying ordering needs related to teaching labs and assisting with maintaining a clean and safe lab environment.
• Proposed Hire Date: 10/19/2026
• Posting Open Date: 09/10/2026
• Posting Close Date: 09/30/2026
• 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
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