Temporary CMS Research Technician (Multi-Positions)

University of North Carolina at Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant or Lab Perks?

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a Temporary CMS Research Technician (Multi-Positions) to support laboratory experiments. Work involves conducting standardized experiments in a research setting and applying practical methods with independent judgment.

Minimum education is a high school diploma or GED or equivalent; hours are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional weekends. The position pays $16.50–$20.00 per hour and requires online application by 11/15/2026.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.

Responsibilities

• Work involves conducting experiments in a research laboratory according to established procedures.
• Experiments are generally standardized physical, chemical, or biological in nature and require independent judgment in planning and adapting methods.
• May include preparation of written reports that indicate analyses performed and results obtained and perform statistical calculations.

Education

High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience

Job description

Temporary CMS Research Technician (Multi-Positions)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please Note: This is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world‑class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking. A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate‑and graduate‑level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN‑to‑BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering. The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Working Title

Temporary CMS Research Technician (Multi-Positions)

Brief Summary of Work for This Position

Work involves conducting experiments in a research laboratory. Experiments are generally standardized physical, chemical, or biological in nature and performed according to established procedures. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment in planning methods, altering the physical aspects of the project setting, and applying suitable techniques and procedures based upon practical experience rather than scientific theory. May also include the preparation of written reports that indicate analyses performed and results obtained and make statistical calculations.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

8:00 am - 5:00 pm with occasional weekends

Work Days

Varied

Hours Per Week

Varied

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

$16.50 - $20.00/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please Note: This is a temporary position. The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

Job Posting Date

08/12/2026

Job Closing Date

11/15/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings

Multi-Positions

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

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