Research Technician_Augusto

Position Information

General Information

Position Number STMP15 Working Title Research Technician_Augusto Division Academic Affairs Department College of Science (Col) Work Unit Biological Sciences Work Location Woodward Hall Vacancy Open To All Candidates Position Designation Non-Student Temporary Employment Type Temporary - Part-time Hours per week 6-10 hours Work Schedule

8am-5pm M-F

Pay Rate $16 Minimum Experience/Education

Graduation from credited college and two years of experience in laboratory work; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education

• BS or MS in Biology or related field, and 6 months experience in a laboratory, or an equivalent combination of training and experience is desired but not required.
• Experience with DNA extraction and PCR is preferred
• Experience with DNA sequencing is a plus
• Ability to Work on Multiple Tasks
• Good Organizational Skills
• Willingness to Assume and Learn New Responsibilities
• Excellent Communication Skills
• Demonstrate Troubleshooting Skills
• Strong Attention to Detail
• Basic Microsoft Word and Excel Knowledge
  
  

Duties and Responsibilities

Under limited supervision, conducts molecular biology experiments, such as DNA extraction, DNA sequencing, and quantitative PCR. Perform tests and document results on Qubit, Fragment Analyzer, automated liquid handler, and plate reader, among others. Other duties as assigned. Attendance and punctuality are required.

Other Work/Responsibilities

• Set up and run tests and experiments
• Contribute to receiving and logging of the lab supplies and consumables within an inventory
• Collect, organize, and record data and documents
• Other duties, as assigned
  
  

Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 03/15/2025 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment 4 months Posting Open Date 02/27/2025 Posting Close Date 02/26/2026 Special Notes to Applicants

• 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

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
• UNC Charlotte Website
• HERC Job Board
• Inside Higher Education
• Circa (formerly known as Local JobNetwork)
• Another Website
• Agency Referral
• Advertisement/Publication
• Personal Referral
• Other
• Where did you learn about this posting? (Open Ended Question)
  

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
  
  

Optional Documents

• Contact Information for References
• Cover Letter / Letter of Interest