Laboratory Assistant Position Available In Orange, North Carolina

Laboratory Assistant University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill – 4.0 Chapel Hill, NC Job Details Temporary | Part-time $13 an hour 17 hours ago Qualifications Pet care Laboratory experience Animal care Entry level Full Job Description Posting Information Department Biology – 318200 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 05/05/2025 Application Deadline 05/15/2025 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Laboratory Assistant Position Number 20012763, 20070402 Vacancy

ID S025192

Full-time/Part-time Part-Time Temporary Hours per week 10 Work Schedule Weekdays with occasional evenings or weekends Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $13.00/per hour Proposed Start Date 05/23/2025 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months not to exceed 11 months Position Information Be a Tar Heel! A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities . Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn. One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community. University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events. Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit The Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the discovery and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology by maintaining a high-quality faculty who integrate cutting-edge research and student-focused teaching. We are one of the largest academic departments in the College of Arts and Sciences. We have over 3,000 majors and intendent majors, and we enroll over 5,000 undergraduate students in our classes each year. Our average total annual expenditure exceeds $24 million, with nearly half of that coming from grant sponsored research. Our large research base spans many areas of biology and supports several outstanding graduate programs. We consist of 54 tenure-track faculty, 16 teaching faculty, 10 research faculty, and numerous active adjunct and emeritus faculty who are engaged in basic and interdisciplinary research and teaching, both within the department and between other departments and schools at UNC. We currently have 52 graduate students, 30 post-docs and employ approximately 85 additional graduate and undergraduate students from across the university to assist in our teaching and research missions. Further, we are supported by an administrative staff of 19, with an additional 45 staff directly supporting research. The Peifer lab in the Department of Biology uses genetic, cell biological and biochemical tools to study embryonic development, using the fruit fly Drosophila as our in vivo model. Position Summary The Laboratory Assistant will supervise care of Drosophila stocks. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work. Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Experience in lab animal care, preferably with Drosophila. Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable.