Best Temporary Jobs in Minnesota (NOW HIRING)

The Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities occasionally needs to hire employees on a temporary and/or casual basis throughout the year. These positions perform a variety of nonacademic and/or academic work responsibilities on a temporary or casual work schedule, as defined below:
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.
Duties may include, but are not limited to:
(50%) Collaborate with departmental faculty and/or staff to facilitate ongoing projects
(50%) Gather and analyze data
This does not constitute a posting for vacancies, but establishes a pool of applicants should openings occur during FY26 (July 2025 - June 2026). Applicants will be selected from this pool on an as-needed basis.  Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance.

Educational credentials, work experience, and/or certifications in specific area/field that do not exceed those of comparable UMN job classifications. Qualifications determined by supervisor in consultation with Human Resources.

Please visit https://cse.umn.edu/cems.

Pay Range: $15.25 - 55.25 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

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

Applications must be submitted online.  To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-8647.

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)

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