Federal Work Study Student Assistant

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Florida seeks a Federal Work Study Student Assistant in the Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory on Main Campus (Gainesville, FL). You will support both laboratory and administrative operations in a fast-paced forensic environment, gaining hands-on experience with real-case workflows and research activities.

Expect approximately 10 hours per week, on-site, with responsibilities spanning inventory, audits, meeting preparation, and data management.

Qualifications

• Must be a current UF student.
• Must be eligible for Fall semester Federal Work Study.

Responsibilities

• Maintain inventory and organization of laboratory supplies and consumables.
• Assist with routine laboratory audits and quality control tracking.
• Support scheduling and coordination of meetings, including material preparation.
• Prepare, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets, and internal reports.
• Assist with daily administrative operations including filing, photocopying, minutes, and communications.
• Support coordination of VFSL events, trainings, and outreach activities.
• Assist with data organization and basic geospatial mapping using ArcGIS.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Independent thinker

Punctual

Microsoft Office

Graphic design

Photoshop/Adobe Creative Suite

ArcGIS basic

Tools

Microsoft Office

Photoshop

Adobe Creative Suite

ArcGIS

Job description

Job no: 540525
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services, Veterinary Medicine/Animal Care, Biology/Life Science
Department: 28060000 - VM-COMP, DIAG & POP MEDICINE

Classification Title

Must be a current UF student
Must be eligible for Fall semester Federal Work Study
Work in person during office hours, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, excluding UF holidays.

Job Description

The Veterinary Forensic Sciences Laboratory (VFSL) within the College of Veterinary Medicine is seeking a detail-oriented, reliable, and motivated Federal Work Study Student Assistant to support both laboratory and administrative operations within a fast-paced forensic sciences environment. This role offers hands-on experience in a unique academic-forensic laboratory setting, providing exposure to real-world casework support, research activities, and operational workflows.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate professionalism, discretion with sensitive information, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team. This position is approximately 10 hours per week.

• Maintain inventory and organization of laboratory supplies and consumables
• Assist with routine laboratory audits and quality control tracking
• Support scheduling and coordination of meetings, including preparation of materials and documentation
• Prepare, edit, and manage documents, spreadsheets, and internal reports
• Assist with daily administrative operations including filing, photocopying, meeting minutes, and internal communications
• Support coordination of VFSL events, trainings, and outreach activities
• Assist with data organization and mapping projects, including basic geospatial data entry and support using ArcGIS
• Perform other related duties and special assignments as needed

$15.00 / hour

Required Qualifications

Must be a current UF student
Must be eligible for Fall semester Federal Work Study
Work in person during office hours, Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm, excluding UF holidays.

Preferred

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Independent, creative
  thinker who can collaborate effectively in a team environment.
• Courteous, reliable, and punctual.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite
  (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Graphic design skills, including creating publications, social media graphics, and infographics.
• Experience with Photoshop, and other Adobe Creative Suite design software.
• Exposure to or interest in geospatial analysis using ArcGIS or related mapping platforms.

Health Assessment Required

Health Assessment Required: Yes

Advertised: 22 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 29 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.