Teaching Laboratory Assistant

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

The University of North Carolina in Charlotte, NC is seeking a part-time biology lab assistant to support introductory teaching laboratories. Responsibilities include preparing reagents, laying out materials, and maintaining a clean, safe lab environment with assistance to faculty for ordering needs.

Requirements include a BA/BS in Biology or related discipline and at least 1 year of lab experience, with knowledge of basic molecular and microbiological concepts.

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 related to introductory undergraduate teaching laboratories, including making solutions and bacterial plates.
• Lay out materials and clean up labs during the week; assist faculty with identifying ordering needs and maintaining a clean, safe lab environment.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Education

BA/BS in Biology

Job description

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

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

Pay Rate $17.00 an hour or higher.

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.

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

Proposed Hire Date 10/19/2026

Posting Open Date 09/10/2026

Posting Close Date 09/30/2026

Address

9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223