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Research Technician II_Hatkevich
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*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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| Position Number | STMP15 |
|---|---|
| Working Title | Research Technician II_Hatkevich |
| 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 - Full-time |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Work Schedule | 8am - 5pm ; Monday to Friday |
| Pay Rate | $21 |
| Minimum Experience/Education | Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in biology, molecular biology, cell biology or related discipline and a minimum of three years of laboratory research experience. |
| Departmental Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education: | Candidates must have good communication and organizational skills and be able to work effectively within a collaborative research team. Experience in cell culture is required. Candidates with experience in stem cell culture, including the derivation and maintenance of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) or primordial germ cell-like cells (PGCLCs), are strongly preferred. Experience with mouse colony management, genotyping, and immunofluorescence is a plus. |
| Duties and Responsibilities | * Establish and maintain a primordial germ cell-like cell (PGCLC) differentiation platform in the Hatkevich Lab, including the culture and maintenance of mouse embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) * Perform routine stem cell culture, passaging, and quality control * Genotype mice * Perform immunofluorescence (IF) and assist with imaging on the UNC Charlotte Microscopy Imaging Core instruments * Manage lab ordering, inventory, and reagent preparation, as needed * Maintain lab organization, including upkeep of shared spaces, reagent stocks, and the lab Google Drive * Assist graduate students, postdocs, and the PI with experiments as needed Maintain accurate and detailed records in the lab electronic notebook (LabArchives |
| Other Work/Responsibilities | |
| Necessary Licenses or Certifications | |
| Proposed Hire Date | 09/01/2026 |
| Contact Information | |
| Expected Length of Assignment | 12 months |
| Posting Open Date | 07/25/2026 |
| Posting Close Date | 08/08/2026 |
| Special Notes to Applicants | *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
https://hr.charlotte.edu/benefits/benefit-plans/health-insurance |
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