Temporary Research Support Pool

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking candidates for a Temporary Research Support Pool. This position involves assisting or conducting research under departmental needs, performing data collection, and ensuring laboratory subject care.

Applicants will need a Bachelor's degree or higher and demonstrate relevant competencies. The role offers flexible working hours up to 40 per week, with a pay rate starting at $15.00 an hour. This temporary assignment will last until September 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated competencies necessary to perform the work.
• General knowledge and skills to use instrumentation and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, collect and summarize data.
• Provide proper laboratory/study subject care.

Skills

Research assistance

Data collection and recording

Customer service orientation

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Temporary Research Support Pool

This pool is used for the as‑needed purpose of hiring an employee for either part‑time or full‑time temporary employment. Whenever a department has a need for temporary Research Support, this pool will be reviewed to obtain potential candidates. Applicants will be contacted directly by the hiring officials to arrange an interview if qualified.

Applicants in this pool will remain active until 9/30/2026. If you have continued interest in temporary employment beyond that time, you will need to reapply for the next available temporary pool.

Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.

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 – e.g., 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.

Position Information

Position Number: STMP15

Working Title: Temporary Research Support Pool

Division: Business Affairs

Department: Human Resources (Adm)

Work Unit: All departments

Work Location: Campus Wide

Vacancy Open To: All Candidates

Position Designation: Non‑Student Temporary

Employment Type: Temporary – Full‑time

Hours per week: Up to 40 hours per week depending on departmental needs.

Work Schedule: Normal hours are between 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday but may work early morning / weekend / evening hours as may be necessary depending on departmental needs. (Schedule may vary)

Pay Rate: $15.00 an hour or higher

Minimum Experience and Education

• Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.

Preferred Skills and Training

• Assist or conduct research as required by the department.
• General knowledge, skill and understanding to perform standard duties related to the research. Knowledge and skills to use instrumentation and equipment.
• Ability to observe, collect and record a variety of data.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, collect and summarize data, and provide proper laboratory/study subject care.
• Duties will vary by departmental needs.

Additional Responsibilities

• Excellent oral and written communications skills, combined with a strong customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi‑task.
• Other duties and responsibilities based on departmental needs.

Benefits Eligibility

Temporary hourly workers (eligibility based on FTE, duration of more than 30 days) FTE .75+ (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full‑time are offered the high deductible health insurance. Temporary salaried workers (regardless of the FTE, duration of more than 30 days) reported as full‑time are offered the high deductible health insurance.

Assignment Details

Expected Length of Assignment: To be determined based on departmental needs.

Posting Open Date: 07/01/2026

Posting Close Date: 09/30/2026