Temporary Research Support Pool

The University of North Carolina; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Worker’s Compensation

Health Plan enrollment eligibility for non-permanent employees

Job summary

The University of North Carolina seeks a Temporary Research Support role in Colorado Springs. This position can be part-time or full-time and involves assisting with research activities such as data collection and laboratory tasks.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate necessary competencies, with a preference for those holding a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Pay is $15.00 per hour or higher, with a work schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and possible varying hours.

Qualifications

• Competencies necessary for performing various research tasks.
• General knowledge related to research duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist or conduct research as required.
• Perform experiments and collect data.
• Operate laboratory instruments and record data.

Skills

Competencies for research work

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Job Overview

Temporary Research Support role (part‑time or full‑time) to assist with research activities, data collection, and laboratory care across department needs.

Pay Rate: $15.00 per hour or higher.

Work Schedule: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday–Friday, with possible early morning, weekend, or evening hours as required.

Duration: Assignment length to be determined based on departmental needs; active until September 30 2026.

Responsibilities:

• Assist or conduct research as required by the department.
• Perform experiments, collect and summarize data, and provide proper laboratory or study subject care.
• Operate instrumentation and equipment, observing, collecting, and recording a variety of data.
• Maintain attention to detail, multitask, and communicate effectively.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary for performing the work.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• General knowledge and skills to perform standard duties related to research.

Benefits:

• Temporary staff employees are ineligible for standard benefits but covered by Worker’s Compensation.
• Eligible non‑permanent employees working 30 + hours per week for three months or more must be offered enrollment in the High Deductible Health Plan within 30 days of eligibility.
• Temporary hourly workers with FTE ≥ 0.75 (cumulative of all jobs) or measured full‑time, and temporary salaried workers are offered the High Deductible Health Plan.