University of North Texas
Hourly Research Assistant
🇺🇸 Denton, TX
🕑 Part-Time
💰 $10 per Hour
💻 Research
🗓️ June 27th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
- Analyze pre-existing and new biological data using bioinformatics techniques.
- Perform laboratory experiments related to genetic research.
- Requires a degree in Biology or Biochemistry with at least a 3.5 GPA.
- Position classified as non-student hourly, with a maximum of 10 hours per week depending on principal investigator needs.
- Compensation is $10.00 per hour with an FTE of .48 and no retirement eligibility.
- Department focuses on multidisciplinary genetics research using various model organisms.
- Physical requirements include lifting up to 20 pounds and performing repetitive motions involving hands and wrists.
- Work involves exposure to low temperatures, fumes, noisy and enclosed environments.
- The University is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination and harassment prevention.
- This is a security sensitive position without university vehicle driving requirements.
Hourly Research Assistant Full Description
Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth. We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year. We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education. We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities. We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team. Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.
Department Summary
The Biology department touts a multidisciplinary team of researchers committed to collaborating on large research projects with an emphasis on genetics using various model organisms. UNT is a student-focused research university with an emphasis on sustainability, UNT is the nation’s 25th largest public university, and is committed to serve its 44,000 students while powering the North Texas region through innovative education and research.
Position Overview
The Department of Biological Sciences seeks to hire a qualified Hourly Research Assistant for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Minimum QualificationsDegree in Biology or BiochemistryAt least 3.5 GPA
Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBioinformatics Analysis of pre-existing dataBioinformatics Analysis of new dataPerform experiments
Preferred QualificationsBS in Biology, Biochemistry
Job Duties:% - Bioinformatics Analysis of pre-existing data. - (Essential)% - Bioinformatics Analysis of new data. - (Essential)% - Perform experiments. - (Essential)
Physical Requirements:Communicating with others to exchange information.Lifting and moving objects up to 20 pounds.Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting or standing.Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.Repetitive motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.
Environmental Hazards:No adverse environmental conditions expected.Exposure to fumes or airborne particles.Low temperatures.Noisy environments.Small and/or enclosed spaces.
Work Schedule:This position allows for a maximum of 10 hrs. per week, depending on the PI needs
Driving University Vehicle:No
Security Sensitive:This is a Security Sensitive Position.
Special Instructions:Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.
Benefits:For information regarding our Benefits, click here.
EEO Statement:
The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.
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