Temp/Casual Employee
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNPart-time / Temporary$25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Temp/Casual Employee will draft a manuscript for submission to a scientific journal and assist with lab work as needed to complete its preparation. The role also supports fellow researchers, attends lab meetings and required training, records data and results, and may help maintain lab equipment and prepare cell-culture media. A bachelor’s degree is required; laboratory research and manuscript preparation experience are preferred.
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Job ID373688
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilySupplemental Employee
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Job Code0006
Employee ClassCivil Service
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About the Job
Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Follow scheduled work hours as determined by your supervisor to draft manuscript for a submission to scientific journal for publication.
Assist supervisor and other lab members with their lab work, if/when necessary to complete the manuscript preparation.
Provide constructive feedback and support to fellow (junior) researchers and contribute to a positive and productive research environment.
Attend all lab meetings and any required training sessions scheduled by the supervisor.
Record all data and results in specified forms (paper and electronic) with accuracy.
Whenever possible and necessary, assist with cleaning and maintaining lab equipment in working order, cell-culture media preparation, cleaning/sterilizing lab supplies.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
All required qualifications must be included in the application materials
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of a bachelors degree is required
Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience in laboratory research and manuscript preparation
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $25.00/hr; depending on education/qualifications/experience.
Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.
How To Apply
Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.
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To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
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About University of Minnesota
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)
The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.
At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by the Star Tribune as a Top Workplace for 2021, as well as by Forbes as Best Employers for Women and one of America's Best Employers (2015, 2018, 2019, 2023), Best Employer for Diversity (2019, 2020), Best Employer for New Grads (2018, 2019), and Best Employer by State (2019, 2022).
The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.
The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor Degree
Minimum Experience Required
None
Shift
First (Day)
Number of Openings
1
Public Transportation Accessible
Yes
Veterans Encouraged to Apply
No
Physical Required
Yes
Drug Test Required
Yes
Compensation
$11.41 / Hourly
Postal Code
55455
Job Type
Part Time
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
373688
Job Benefits
Not specified
How this job compares
Set against the 723 open Research Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$25/hr
- US median$18–24/hr298 hourly ranges
This rate, $25/hr, is 17% above the US median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the middle half of Research Assistant hourly ranges across the US.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 11 open Research Assistant jobs in Minnesota and 723 across the US. 3% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most across the US
- Penn State University153 open
- Penn State University Talent Acquisition38 open
- Johns Hopkins University33 open
- Experience
- Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (158 postings).
- Education
- This posting asks for a bachelor's degree; 189 of the 723 open Research Assistant jobs (26%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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