Laboratory Assistant

Laboratory Assistant University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill $19.00 per hour United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill 104 Airport Dr (Show on map) May 01, 2026 Posting Information Posting Information Department Chemistry - 318300 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 04/30/2026 Application Deadline 05/03/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Laboratory Assistant Position Number 20033868 Vacancy ID S027268 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $19.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 05/31/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 1 month or less 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 Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts & Sciences. There are 50 faculty members, 44 SHRA and 37 EHRA staff positions, 260 graduate students, 37 postdoctoral research associates, 700 undergraduate majors, and an annual total of approximately 10,000 registrations by all students in classroom and laboratory courses. The Department is housed in five buildings with over 580,000 sq. feet of space. The faculty participate in teaching assignments which involve an average of 200 students per faculty member per semester. The majority of faculty are research active and supervise graduate students working on their Masters or Ph.D. degrees, undergraduate students carrying out independent research and honors programs, research technicians and postdoctoral research associates. Primarily the research is funded by federal and private agencies such as NSF, NIH, Army, Navy, DOE, PRF and involves expenditures of more than nineteen million dollars annually. A total of over thirty-two million dollars from all sources is expended annually in the Department. Position Summary Attending and presenting a poster at a conference in California Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work. Management Preferences Course work in Chemistry Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities Not Applicable. Special Instructions Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/317111 Temporary Employment Policies Temporary Employment Policies Posting Contact Information Office of Human Resources Contact Information If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.

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