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Biology Lab Assistant - Durham Campus

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics
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parental leave, vacation time, retirement plan
United States, North Carolina, Durham
1219 Broad Street (Show on map)
Mar 10, 2025
Description of Work Join Team NCSSM at the #1 rated Best Public High School in America for 2025 CLOSING DATE: 3/24/2025 POSITION TYPE: Temporary, part-time, 15-20hrs per week, FLSA Non-exempt HIRING SALARY RATE: $18.57 NCSSM and the Science Department foster an environment of collaboration across departments and divisions and support community-engaged service and research. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard. If you are an individual with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process, please contact us at hr@ncssm.edu. Description of Duties: This is a temporary 10 month assignment, 15-20 hrs/week. Anticipated appointment period Mid-April /2025 - 6/27/2025 with a 30 day break in July, to restart in early August. Typical work schedule 4-5 hours/day with occasional after hours or weekend work and commitment to work 2 Saturdays each semester to support the Online Weekends. The Science Lab Assistant supports the science classes in the online program, biology lab classes in the residential program and Science Department extracurricular activities in the residential program. This position is responsible for compiling, boxing, and shipping lab kits to Online students. This position provides technical lab support for the Online weekends (two Saturdays each semester) and technical support for the weekly biology lab activities. This position supports special events on evenings and weekends as needed and assists the Chemistry Lab manager to complete the yearly chemical inventory and waste disposal. Other tasks as indicated by the Dean. This position coordinates with the Science Program Associate for the shipping and receiving of packages. This position reports directly to the Dean of Science. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Must have good communication skills and be able to work effectively with students and faculty. Laboratory experience required with a commitment to lab safety practices. Must be able to work with Microsoft Office Suite and G Suite software. Must have a current driver's license and clean driving record. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree, preferably in the sciences with related laboratory experience. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. Supplemental and Contact Information Team NCSSM Benefits: Free On-campus Parking Facilities: Library and Cafeteria on site. Health Insurance: Temporary employees who are hired to work 30 hours or more for three (3) months or more, are eligible for enrollment in a High Deductible Health Plan. This incurs a monthly expense to both the employee and NCSSM and each year these rates are subject to change. About NCSSM: North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from diverse backgrounds from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer residential high school programs in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors or virtual high school courses and programs that students can take alongside their local curriculum, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising 5th- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. NCSSM Extended Learning partners with communities and regions to advance student learning and outcomes. Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math, and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980 and is a full constituent of the University of North Carolina System. NCSSM's Ignite + Transform comprehensive campaign seeks to raise $50 million in private support for our mission. The new NCSSM-Morganton campus opened in 2022 for summer programs and its first fall academic term. NCSSM-Morganton focuses on the booming fields of data science and artificial intelligence, preparing the leaders of tomorrow to navigate a future driven by data and machine learning, with emphasis on the humanistic implications and ethical use of these tools. Nearly two-thirds of NCSSM graduates earn a bachelor's degree in a STEM field -- over three times the national average, including 58 percent of our underrepresented minority graduates, which is nearly four times the national average. Nearly three-quarters have earned or are seeking a graduate degree. A 2020 economic impact study found that 54 percent of our alumni continue to live and work in North Carolina, catalyzing nearly $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. NCSSM values the diversity in our student body, and all members of the NCSSM community are expected to foster a safe environment of respect and inclusion for all faculty, staff, and students. For more information, please read the NCSSM strategic plan and visit ncssm.edu. How to Apply: Submit electronic application via: Biology Lab Assistant - Durham Campus Please complete your application in full. All required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear on the application in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form in its entirety. "See Attached Resume or an Embedded Text Resume" will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS) if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. If applicants are a former member of the NC National Guard who served for at least six years and was discharged under honorable conditions, they must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22 along with their state application. Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require a motor vehicle check. If the highest degree is from an institution outside of the U.S., final candidates are required to have their degree equivalency verified at www.wes.org or equivalent service. NCSSM 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. Please refrain from submitting multiple applications. However, if multiple applications are submitted to a posting, only the most recent application received prior to the posting close date will be accepted. There is a 24 hour waiting period before an applicant can re-apply to a position. If you have questions, please contact Mikhaela Johnson at mikhaela.johnson@ncssm.edu. NCSSM is an EEO/eVerify/VEVRAA Employer