Research Laboratory Assistant at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in chapel hill, North Carolina

Job Description:

Department:

Biology - 318200

Career Area :

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date:

01/07/2025

Application Deadline:

01/10/2025

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Research Laboratory Assistant

Position Number:

20025298

Vacancy ID:

S024598

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

40

Work Schedule:

25-40 hours per week; schedule to be determined

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$15.00/hour

Proposed Start Date:

01/21/2025

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months not to exceed 11 months

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
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The Department of Biology at UNC-Chapel Hill is dedicated to the acquisition and dissemination of new and existing knowledge in the broad discipline of Biology. This will be accomplished by establishing and maintaining a high quality, research-active faculty who are committed to the research mission of UNC-Chapel Hill as evidenced by scholarly publication, the establishment of well-funded research programs and an exemplary overall international reputation. In addition, the faculty will demonstrate dedication to outstanding teaching of both undergraduate and graduate students in both classroom and laboratory settings. We seek to maintain and build the excellence of our program to provide the citizens of North Carolina with access to exceptional scientific scholarship, innovative research, first-rate training of our future scientists and the distribution of a basic knowledge of Biology to the UNC-Chapel Hill undergraduate population without regard to their choice of major discipline. The Department of Biology has approximately 2449 undergraduate majors, 100 graduate students, 39 post docs, 67 faculty, 20 administrative and general support positions, and 21 research positions.


The Matute Lab in the Department of Biology is interested in evolutionary processes and focuses on new species form.

Position Summary:

The Research Laboratory Assistant will work on Fly tending, Histoplasma culture, and experimental work.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

None

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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