Research Technician_Augusto Position Available In Mecklenburg, North Carolina

Research Technician_Augusto University of North Carolina Charlotte United States, North Carolina, Charlotte Jun 11, 2025 Research Technician_Augusto Please see Special Instructions for more details. • 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

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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 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 (•). •
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