
Temporary Nonexempt
Part-timeRegents of the University of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MNPart-time / Temporary$15.25–55.25/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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Job overview
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota maintains a pool of temporary employees for potential openings during FY27, from July 2026 through June 2027. Selected applicants may support departmental projects and gather and analyze data. Appointments are made as needed based on funding and performance, and work is limited to 67 or fewer days in a calendar year.
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Job ID374708
LocationTwin Cities
Job FamilySupplemental Employee
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryTemporary
Job Code0006
Employee ClassCivil Service
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Job duties
The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities occasionally needs to hire employees on a temporary basis throughout the year. These positions perform a variety of non-academic and/or academic work responsibilities on a temporary work schedule, as defined below:
Limited to 67 or fewer days of work in a calendar year.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
(50%) Collaborate with departmental faculty and/or staff to facilitate ongoing projects
(50%) Gather and analyze data
This does not constitute a posting for vacancies but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during FY27 (July 2026 - June 2027). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance.
Qualifications
Required qualifications
High school or one year relevant experience
Educational credentials, work experience, and/or certifications in specific area/field that do not exceed those of comparable UMN job classifications. Qualifications determined by supervisor in consultation with Human Resources.
About the Department
Please visit https://cse.umn.edu/cems.
Pay and Benefits
Pay Range: $15.25 - $55.25 per hour; 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.
Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.
To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail [email protected] or call (612) 624-8647.
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Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.
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 Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.
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
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum Experience Required
1 - 20 years
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
374708
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$15.25–55.25/hr
- US median$18–24/hr298 hourly ranges
This range's midpoint, $35.25/hr, is 65% above the US median midpoint ($21/hr) — in the top quarter 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
- This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; Research Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (158 postings).
- Education
- 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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