Research Assistant; Biological Sciences_Aneesha UNC Charlotte - 4.0 Charlotte, NC Job Details Temporary | Temp-to-hire | Full-time $17 an hour 7 hours ago Qualifications Master of Science Full Job Description General Information Position Number STMP15 Working Title Research Assistant; Biological Sciences_Aneesha 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 - Full-time Hours per week 40 Work Schedule 8am - 5pm ; Monday to Friday Pay Rate $17 Minimum Experience/Education MS in Applied Physiology or relevant field.

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The employee will have already acquired an M.S. or equivalent degree by the official start date and should be able to exercise scientific judgment daily. They will evaluate incoming information through experimental data and observations, written literature documentation, and oral communications and use this information to make judgments about what step(s) will next lead to progress. Preferred knowledge in concepts of physiology and research environment is highly desirable. A willingness to learn molecular biology techniques and muscle biology literature is required. Dr. Dasgupta's lab will be focused on elucidating novel targets/therapies for pancreatic cancer associated muscle wasting and studying tumor-host crosstalk. We are looking for a candidate who has knowledge and expertise in muscle biology and exercise physiology. Duties and Responsibilities 1. Learning lab-related molecular biology techniques 2. Being up to date with scientific knowledge 3. Maintaining lab reagents and inventory 4. Contributing to lab projects Other Work/Responsibilities Necessary Licenses or Certifications Proposed Hire Date 09/01/2026 Contact Information Expected Length of Assignment Posting Open Date 07/15/2026 Posting Close Date 07/31/2026 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