Casual Nonexempt

About the Position:

The Department of Biomedical Engineering 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.

This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during the 2023-2024 fiscal year (July 2023 - June 2024). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance.

Duties for this position may include, but are not limited to:
Collaborate with BME faculty and/ or research staff to facilitate ongoing research (50%)
Gather and analyze data (50%)

Required Qualifications: High school or one year relevant experience Educational, certification, and work experience requirements are based on, and cannot exceed, the qualifications for work performed in comparable UMN job classifications

About the Department: The Department of Biomedical Engineering is an academic unit of the College of Science and Engineering that administers biomedical engineering degree programs at all levels (bachelor's, master's, and doctoral). While research possibilities among the graduate faculty span the full spectrum of biomedical engineering, the Department has established interests in cardiovascular, neural, and cancer engineering. We seek to focus growth and excellence in these research areas as we grow

Pay Range:

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

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.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC)

The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

At the University of Minnesota, we are proud to be recognized by Forbes as a Best Employer for Company Culture (2026), Best Employer for Women (2023), and Best Employer by State (2022-2026). In 2026, we also received Culture Excellence & Industry Awards recognition for employee appreciation and work-life flexibility.