Temporary Research Support Pool-Salaried

University of North Carolina Charlotte; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina Charlotte is seeking candidates to join a Temporary Research Support Pool-Salaried. This pool supports the as-needed hiring of employees for temporary research work, with interviews arranged directly by hiring officials.

Positions may be part-time or full-time, up to 40 hours weekly, with standard hours 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. on weekdays. Temporary staff are ineligible for benefits, but may enroll in the High Deductible Health Plan if eligibility rules apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher preferred.
• Ability to observe, collect and record data.
• Experience using instrumentation and equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Temporary Research Support Pool-Salaried

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• Pool Use: 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.
• Pool Duration: 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.
• Benefit Eligibility: Temporary staff employees are ineligible to receive benefits (leave, health coverage, State service credit, etc.). They are, however, covered by Worker's Compensation provisions.
• High Deductible Health Plan Eligibility: 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: STMP18
• Working Title: Temporary Research Support Pool-Salaried
• 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:
• 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: Based on area of Research and experience
• 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
• Necessary Licenses or Certifications:
• Proposed Hire Date:
• Contact Information:
• 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.