Chemical Storage Student Laboratory Assistant

EKU Careers; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is accepting applications for a Chemical Storage Student Laboratory Assistant for the Richmond Campus for the 2026-2027 academic year, starting August 2026, with option to renew, depending on shift availability and funding. Position pays $12/hour.

Applicants must be enrolled at EKU and eligible for student employment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled EKU student eligible for student employment.
• Must have completed two semesters of first-year chemistry with a grade of C or better.

Responsibilities

• Track and document chemicals checked out to faculty.
• Prepare solutions for laboratories.
• Log chemical waste generated by labs.
• Assist with laboratory inspections.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Documentation

Laboratory safety

Attention to detail

Education

Enrolled at EKU

Job description

Title: Chemical Storage Student Laboratory Assistant

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: 10

Additional Schedule Details: Shifts will vary on candidate’s availability during official office hours of Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Posted Salary Grade: Students/Temporaries - 01

Retirement: None

Contact Person: Mary Lamar

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The EKU College of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics is accepting applications for a Student Laboratory Assistant in the Chemical Storage Facility for the 2026-2027 Academic Year, starting August 2026, with option to renew, depending on shift availability and funding. Position pays $12/hour. Applicants must be enrolled at EKU and eligible for student employment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: tracking and documentation of chemicals checked out to faculty, preparation of some solutions for laboratories, log-in of chemical waste generated by science labs, and assist with laboratory inspections. Applicants must have completed two semesters of first-year college chemistry with at least a grade of "C" or better. Chemistry and Forensic Science majors are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Must be enrolled at EKU and eligible for student employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Applicants must have completed two semesters of first-year college chemistry with at least a grade of "C" or better. They must also be enrolled at EKU and eligible for student employment.

Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source

Institutional

Open Until Filled

Yes

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.