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Lab Assistant - Dhasarathy Lab

Categories: Collaboration & teamwork, Critical thinking & problem solving, Learning & application, Student

Department: Biomedical Sciences

Lab Assistant - Dhasarathy Lab

  • 498405
  • Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
  • Institutional Student
  • Closing on: Aug 21 2026
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Salary/Position Classification

  • $15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
  • 20 hours per week
  • 100% Remote Work Availability: No
  • Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

This is a part-time, non-benefited position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired in this position.

Our lab studies how cells behave in three-dimensional environments that better mimic native bone and joint tissue. We use 3D culture systems — including hydrogels, scaffolds, spheroids/organoids — to investigate how chondrocytes, endothelial, and synovial cells respond to biochemical and mechanical cues. We are looking for a motivated undergraduate to join the team and contribute directly to ongoing experiments.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Maintain sterile cell culture technique for primary and/or immortalized cell lines
  • Prepare 3D cultures
  • Perform routine cell culture tasks: feeding, passaging, viability assays
  • Assist with sample collection and downstream analyses (e.g., immunostaining, qPCR, microscopy)
  • Record detailed, accurate notes in lab notebooks and shared data files
  • Attend and participate in weekly lab meetings
  • Follow all lab safety protocols and institutional biosafety guidelines 

Minimum Requirements

  • Currently enrolled undergraduate student at UND
  • Completed coursework in cell biology, genetics, general chemistry, analytical chemistry
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and comfortable following precise protocols
  • Able to commit to a consistent weekly schedule
  • Prior wet-lab or cell culture experience
  • Familiarity with basic microscopy or image analysis software
  • 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.

To Apply

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

Please include in the application 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 at und.careerservices@und.edu.

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM CST on the closing date. Student job openings are posted for a minimum of 3 business days.

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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by Human Resources, the Hiring Department, and EO/Title IX for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Need help?

Please email the Human Resources Department at UND.humanresources@UND.edu or contact us by phone at 701-777-4226. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation to participate in any portion of the University's employment process, including completion of the online application process, please contact our office in advance of your participation or visit. 

Veteran’s Preference

Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a copy of NGB 22 from National Guard or Reserve (with a unit located in ND) or certification from the applicant's unit command that the individual is expected to be discharged or released from active duty in the uniformed services under other than dishonorable conditions not later than one hundred twenty days after the date of the submission of the certification. If claiming disabled status, proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and a current letter of disability. 

Confidentiality of Application Materials

Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three or more finalists who will be invited to campus.

EEO Statement

The University of North Dakota is an equal opportunity employer (veteran/disability). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Clery Statement

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