Temporary Research Support Pool-Hourly Pay Rate

The University of North Carolina; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina seeks candidates to join a Temporary Research Support Pool on an as-needed basis. This hourly pool covers part-time or full-time temporary research roles. Each hire may be contacted directly by department officials to arrange interviews, with eligibility for the High Deductible Health Plan based on hours worked.

Pay starts at $17.00 per hour or higher, and assignments vary by department. Normal hours are 8:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experiments, collect and summarize data, and provide proper laboratory/study subject care.
• Duties will vary by departmental needs.
• Assist or conduct research as required by the department.
• Use instrumentation and equipment as needed.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher preferred

Job description

Temporary Research Support Pool-Hourly Pay Rate

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

* 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 12/31/2026. 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

Working Title Temporary Research Support Pool-Hourly Pay Rate

Division

Division Business Affairs

Department

Department Human Resources (Adm)

Work Unit

Work Location

Work Location Campus Wide

Vacancy Open To

Vacancy Open To All Candidates

Position Designation

Position Designation Non-Student Temporary

Employment Type

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

Pay Rate $17.00 an hour or higher

* 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

Necessary Licenses or Certifications

Proposed Hire Date

Contact Information

Expected Length of Assignment

Expected Length of Assignment To be determined based on departmental needs

Posting Open Date

Posting Open Date 10/01/2026

Posting Close Date

Posting Close Date 12/31/2026

9201 University City BlvdCharlotte, NC 28223