SHRA Temporary Research Analyst II

University of North Carolina Wilmington, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Location: Wilmington, NORTH CAROLINA
Job Type: Temporary
Deadline: ;

Posting Details
Posting Details


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 and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

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 Biology & Marine Biology - 32310
External Link to Posting https://jobs.uncw.edu/postings/31362
Vacancy Number TSP5316PST
Working Title SHRA Temporary Research Analyst II
Job Title Research Analyst II
Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary
Job Category Research
FLSA for Position Nonexempt
Brief Summary of Work for this Position
This is a part-time role (20 hr/week) will be responsible for working with the Principal Investigator and collaborators to meet grant deliverables and for overall project coordination, execution and completion. They will perform various microbial R&D tests in relation to ongoing grants. They will also contribute to method optimization and testing to further innovation and productivity. In addition, they will actively train and mentor other laboratory personnel on high-throughput automation, methodologies, and assays. The hire will also assist in communicating updates to research partners to facilitate the deployment of probiotic treatments for diseased corals. Specific duties are listed below:
 
  • Contribute to the development and implementation of a high-throughput probiotic discovery platform in support of ongoing probiotic discovery efforts
  • Perform sample processing and DNA extraction to characterize probiotic candidates
  • Communicate results to research partners in written technical reports and oral presentations
  • Perform administrative duties as assigned to support laboratory operations


 
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a major in a related science and three years of laboratory experience in the area of research assigned. Work requires hands on experience in the specific area of work assigned.
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Master’s degree in Biology, Marine Biology, Microbiology, or closely related field.
Required Certifications or Licensure
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
College/School Information
Work Hours
Work Days
Hours Per Week 20
Type of Position
Anticipated Hiring Range $30 / hour
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. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.
Job Posting Date 02/26/2024
Job Closing Date 03/04/2024
EEO Statement

At the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW), our culture reflects our values of inclusion, diversity, globalization, ethics and integrity and innovation and we are committed to providing equality of educational and employment opportunity for all persons without regard to 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. UNCW believes that embracing the unique contributions of our faculty, staff and students is critical to our success and paramount in being recognized for our global mindset.
Eligibility for Employment
Number of Openings Single Incumbent

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