Job Description

Posting Information

Department

Chemistry - 318300

Career Area

Research Professionals

Posting Open Date

01/07/2026

Application Deadline

01/09/2026

Position Type

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title

Laboratory Assistant

Position Number

20022483

Vacancy ID

S026685

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week

20

Work Schedule

Position Location

Hiring Range

$12.00/hr

Proposed Start Date

01/05/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment

6 months 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

Continue research and publications in Miller Labs.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience

BS in Chemistry or related field.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.