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Department:Chemistry - 318300Career Area :Research ProfessionalsPosting Open Date:12/10/2025Application Deadline:12/12/2025Position Type:Temporary Staff (SHRA)Position Title :Laboratory AssistantPosition Number:20014484Vacancy ID:S026518Full-time/Part-time:Full-Time TemporaryHours per week:40Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:$10.61 per hourProposed Start Date:01/05/2026Estimated Duration of Appointment:6 months not to exceed 11 monthsBe 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 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 is to use atomic force microscopy (AFM) to characterize conformational and structural properties of the proteins and protein-DNA complexes that govern DNA mismatch repair. It requires strong molecular biological and data analysis skills, in addition to experience conducting AFM experiments, and analyzing the data, to characterize proteins and protein-DNA complexes.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Demonstrated possession of competencies necessary to perform the work.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Exposure to course work in Chemistry or Biochemistry.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.