Temporary Research Analyst II (Biology & Marine Biology

Temporary Research Analyst II (Biology & Marine Biology) Please see Special Instructions for more details.

University Information

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state’s coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation’s only bachelor’s degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university’s efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of “Doctoral Universities:
High Research Activity” institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

Working Title Temporary Research Analyst II (Biology & Marine Biology)

Job Title

Temp Position Type

Temp Position Type SHRA Temporary

Job Category

Job Category Unspecified

FLSA for Position

FLSA for Position Nonexempt

Brief Summary of Work for this Position

The employee will support stable isotope analyses for trophic ecology studies. Duties will include organizing and tracking samples; preparing samples for bulk tissue and amino acid-specific stable isotope analysis; performing acid hydrolysis and amino acid derivatization; preparing standards, reagents, and analytical sequences; operating EA- IRMS and GC-C- IRMS instrumentation under supervision; conducting routine laboratory organization and consumables management; and assisting with data reduction, quality assurance/quality control, documentation, and compilation of analytical results.

Job duration: 8/1/2026 – 12/31/2026

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• BS in Biology, Chemistry, Marine Biology, or a related field.
• Previous laboratory experience is required.

Experience with stable isotope analysis, mass spectrometry, amino acid derivatization, and stable isotope data processing is preferred.

Required Certifications or Licensure

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit

College/School Information

Work Hours

Work Hours 8am - 5pm

Work Days

Work Days Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week Up to 29 hrs/week (with scheduling based on laboratory workflows and instrument availability)

Type of Position

Anticipated Hiring Range

Anticipated Hiring Range $20.00 - $23.00/hr

Job Posting Date

Job Posting Date 07/21/2026

Job Closing Date

Job Closing Date 07/31/2026

EEO Statement

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of his or her race, sex (such as gender, gender identity, marital status, childbirth, and pregnancy), age, color, national origin (including ethnicity), religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutorily established eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Eligibility for Employment

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNC Wilmington participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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