Chemistry Temporary or Casual continuous

About the Job

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota occasionally needs to hire employees on a temporary and/or casual basis through the year. These positions perform a variety of nonacademic and/or academic work responsibilities in a temporary or casual work schedule.

Temporary:

• Limited to 67 or fewer days of work in a calendar year.

Casual:

• Limited to working 14 or fewer hours per week; are not limited to 67 days of work in a calendar year.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Collaborate with Department of Chemistry faculty and/or research staff to facilitate ongoing research (50%)
• Gather and analyze data (50%)

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the  fiscal year (July 2025 - June 2026). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as‑needed basis. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance.

H-1B sponsorship may be provided to those who currently hold a valid visa and are present in the United States. Updated on 10/28/2025

Required:

Educational, certification, and work experience requirements are based on, and cannot exceed, the qualifications for work performed in comparable UMN job classifications.

The Department of Chemistry at the University of Minnesota (UMN) provides a world‑class education through classroom teaching and cutting‑edge research. As a central, core discipline in science and engineering, chemistry is critical for solving society's most important problems and making significant positive impacts on human health, energy, and the environment. Our department has been a national and international leader throughout its history.

A wide range of companies and academic institutions from across the world hire our graduates and collaborate with us on research. Department of Chemistry alumni have enormous societal impact as academicians, K‑12 teachers, scientists and managers in industrial and government laboratories, lawyers, public policy advocates, entrepreneurs, and in a diverse array of other fields. The department has 43 faculty members, 45 staff members, 60 post‑doctoral associates and 230 graduate students.

Due to the breadth of our education and research missions, this position offers the opportunity to develop skills across a broad range of operating systems, software packages, network infrastructures, and hardware configurations. Professional development is highly encouraged and you would be joining a team dedicated to excellence. Thank you for applying.

Pay Range: $15.25-$33.27/hour; depending on job duties, education, qualifications and experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor‑Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

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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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.

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