Administrative & Operations Assistant

Posting Information

Posting Information
Department
SOP-DPMP - 452400

Career Area
Administrative/Clerical Support

Posting Open Date
07/22/2026

Application Deadline
07/26/2026

Position Type
Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title
Administrative & Operations Assistant

Position Number
20077475

Vacancy ID
S027856

Full-time/Part-time
Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week
20

Work Schedule

Position Location
North Carolina, US

Hiring Range
$25.00 - $28.30 per hour

Proposed Start Date
07/29/2026

Estimated Duration of Appointment
6 months or longer

Position Information
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Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy ( is one of six health science schools (Pharmacy, Nursing, Dentistry, Social Work, Public Health, Medicine) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is one of the oldest health science academic programs at Chapel Hill. The School teaches approximately 600 PharmD students and 145 graduate students. The School has built a reputation for its continued pursuit of excellence, rigorous education and training programs, cutting-edge multidisciplinary research, progressive pharmacy practices, efficient business operations, and its outstanding faculty, staff, and students. The School was named the number one School of Pharmacy in the U.S. by the U.S. News and World Report. The School has experienced unprecedented growth and success and continues to strategically position itself for sustained impact, as articulated in the School's Strategic Plan (

Our Vision is to be the global leader in pharmacy and pharmaceutical sciences. Our Mission is to prepare leaders and innovators to solve the world's most pressing health care challenges. We are Advancing Medicine for Life through innovation and collaboration in pharmacy practice, education, research, and public service.

Position Summary
The Lai lab at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a part-time Administrative & Operations Assistant to support various ongoing projects in the lab spanning antibody engineering, viral vector engineering, and/or bacteriophage biology and gut microbiome engineering. The Administrative & Operations Assistant will aid supporting the non-research operations of the lab, specifically in placing orders; updating inventory log with orders placed; helping with procuring vendors on equipment shipping, setup, maintenance and repair; and organizing/maintaining paperwork such as Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Key Responsibilities
* Procure lab supplies, including preparing order requests and obtaining vendor quotes
* Place orders for various materials & supplies
* Track orders and maintain accurate purchasing records
* Coordinate product returns and resolve delivery issues
* Schedule and coordinate vendor visits for equipment calibration, maintenance, and repairs
* Communicate service schedules to minimize disruption to lab operations
* Update chemical inventory records
* Manage regulatory documentation, including Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and Certificates of Analysis (COA), as needed.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalency and one year of related office experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Management Preferences
-Demonstrated experience with inventory management, order tracking, or order fulfillment processes.
-Proficiency with standard computer applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel, with the ability to maintain accurate records using spreadsheets.
-Strong written and verbal communication skills.
-Ability to manage multiple priorities while following instructions precisely.
-Ability to perform repetitive administrative tasks with a high degree of accuracy, consistency, or attention to quality.

Special Physical/Mental Requirements

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

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The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.