Temporary Research Support Pool-Hourly

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

Job summary

University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking candidates for the Temporary Research Support Pool-Hourly. This pool supports departments with temporary research staff, requiring 30–40 hours per week as needed, and offers hourly pay with no benefits typically attached to temporary roles.

Posting window runs 07/01/2026 through 09/30/2026. Duties include conducting experiments, collecting data, and ensuring proper lab practices; strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Assist or conduct research as required by the department; general knowledge and ability to observe, collect and record data.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, collect and summarize data, and provide proper laboratory/study subject care.
• Duties will vary by departmental needs.
• Exhibit excellent oral and written communication and strong customer service orientation.

Skills

Research

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory observations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Instrumentation

Job description

Temporary Research Support Pool-Hourly

* 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.

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

https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance

Position Information

Position Number: STMP15

Working Title: Temporary Research Support Pool-Hourly

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

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: $17.00 an hour or higher

Minimum Experience/Education: Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work; Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: 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: Responsibilities may include: conducting experiments, collecting and summarizing data, and providing proper laboratory/study subject care; Duties will vary by departmental needs.

Other Work/Responsibilities: Excellent oral and written communications skills, combined with a strong customer service orientation are essential; Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task; Other duties and responsibilities based on departmental needs.

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

Posting Open Date: 07/01/2026

Posting Close Date: 09/30/2026

Special Notes to Applicants

* 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.

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.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents:

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Contact Information for References

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest
• Other Document