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Temp CHM Grant Research Lab Assist

University Information:
The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to-BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of 'Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity' institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Department: Chemistry Grant
Vacancy Number: TSP5647PST
Temp Position Type: SHRA Temporary
Job Category: Research
FLSA for Position: Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position:

• Maintaining cell culture lines
• Running biological assays as determined by the P.I.
• Assisting with generation of essential reagents, buffers, material as needed.
• Autoclaving waste, stocking supplies, keeping liquid nitrogen and CO2 tanks full.
• Running cell viability assays to assess the selective toxicity of novel, targeted anti-cancer compounds on human breast and prostate cancer cells.
• Assessing the nuclear accumulation of the selectively toxic compounds in cancer cells.
• Investigating the mechanism of toxicity observed in cancer cells.
• Collecting experimental data, analyzing data, writing up results and publishing our results.
  
  

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:
Masters in Chemistry, Biology or related field.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience:
NA

Required Certifications or Licensure:
NA

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:


College/School Information:


Work Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Work Days: Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week: 40
Type of Position:
Anticipated Hiring Range: $23 - $28/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Please note, this is a temporary position.

The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation.

Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.



Job Posting Date: 05/01/2026
Job Closing Date: 5/15/2026

Eligibility for Employment:
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

Number of Openings: Single Incumbent

To apply, visit https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/39228

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents - except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.







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