Research Technician_Dasgupta

University of North Carolina Charlotte

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Research Technician_Dasgupta

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Aspiring graduate students are welcome to apply.
*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

position Information

General Information

Position Number STMP15
Working Title Research Technician_Dasgupta
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 40hr
Work Schedule
8am-5pm M-F
Pay Rate 40,000
Minimum experience/education
BS in Biology or relevant field.
Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education:
The employee will have already acquired a B.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 basic biology concepts and research environment is highly desirable. A willingness to learn molecular biology techniques and mouse handling 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.
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. Handling mouse colonies
5. Contributing to lab projects
Other Work/Responsibilities
Necessary Licenses or Certifications
Proposed Hire Date 09/01/2025
Contact Information
Expected Length of Assignment 12 months
Posting Open Date 07/14/2025
Posting Close Date
Special Notes to Applicants
Aspiring graduate students are welcome to apply.
*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

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    How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

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  2. Where did you learn about this posting?

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Applicant Documents

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Optional Documents

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  2. Cover Letter / Letter of Interest

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