Undergraduate Lab Researcher - Dr. Nechaev

Undergraduate Lab Researcher - Dr. Nechaev

Job no: 497463
Work type: Institutional Student
Location: Grand Forks
Categories: Research, Student, Collaboration & teamwork, Communication, Professionalism, Critical thinking & problem solving

• $12.00/hour + dependent upon experience hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 15–20 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability:
  No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus):
  No

To assist with research projects, data analysis, and laboratory tasks under the guidance of Dr. Nechaev, enabling students to gain practical and theoretical experience in laboratory and computational methods.

• Tasks may include literature research, bioinformatics analysis of own and published omics datasets, and on‑the‑bench experiments involving DNA and RNA purification and characterization
• Ability to pay attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and with others.
• Willingness to learn laboratory techniques and follow safe lab practices.
• Able to dedicate up to 19 hours per week to the lab
• Able to learn bioinformatics or learn advanced molecular biology techniques
• Enrolled in a minimum of 1 credit for the employed academic semester
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position supports visa sponsorship for continued employment.

• Familiarity with bench work including micro pipetting and/or mammalian cell culture, or bioinformatics/computer programming

For full consideration, applications must be received by the closing date and include the following materials:

• Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Please include if you are currently or have in the past 12 months been employed with the University of North Dakota, the North Dakota University System or any other North Dakota State agency. If so, include which agency/department, as well as how many hours you work a week.
• Career Services is here to help students looking for student employment positions at UND by offering individual sessions that include resume, cover letter reviews, and interview preparation. Please schedule an appointment through Hawk Central or email us eerservices.

Advertised: 15 Dec 2025 Central Standard Time
Applications close: 16 Jan 2026 Central Standard Time