Temporary CMS Research Technician (Multi-Positions)

University of North Carolina Wilmington; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University of North Carolina Wilmington seeks a temporary CMS Research Technician to support laboratory experiments in a marine science setting. Responsibilities include executing standardized procedures, planning experiment steps, and adjusting methods based on practical experience.

The position involves preparing reports with analyses and basic statistics, with work hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and occasional weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent work experience.
• Prior lab experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct standardized physical, chemical, or biological experiments following established procedures, with independent planning and method alteration as needed.
• Prepare written reports detailing analyses and results, and perform basic statistical calculations.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Posting Details

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.

Department

Center for Marine Science - 30600

External Link to Posting

https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/40470

Vacancy Number

TSP5708PST

Working Title

Temporary CMS Research Technician (Multi-Positions)

Job Title

Research Tech II

Job Category

Unspecified

FLSA for Position

Nonexempt

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

Prior lab experience.

Work Hours

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

Work Days

Varied

Hours Per Week

Varied

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.

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. UNCW 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