Laboratory Assistant

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Department Chemistry - 318300 Career Area Research Professionals Posting Open Date 08/11/2026 Application Deadline 08/14/2026 Position Type Temporary Staff (SHRA) Position Title Laboratory Assistant Position Number 20058818 Vacancy ID S027946 Full-time/Part-time Full-Time Temporary Hours per week 40 Work Schedule Position Location North Carolina, US Hiring Range $19.00 per hour Proposed Start Date 09/01/2026 Estimated Duration of Appointment 6 months or longer

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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

The Chemistry Department is one of the largest and most complex departments in the College of Arts and 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

This position will be focused on conducting single-molecule fluorescence studies on the DNA repair protein GEN1 interactions with different structured DNA substrates. The applicant will be expected to conduct single molecule experiments and analyze data on GEN1-DNA interactions. They will also periodically present their work in group meetings and be expected to write a draft manuscript for publication.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.

Management Preferences

Coursework in chemistry or closely related field

Strong molecular biology skills

Expertise in single-molecule fluorescence including FRET

In-depth understanding of DNA repair and structure specific endonucleases

Special Physical/Mental Requirements Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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