Geological Research Assistant: Rock Prep & Sample Lab

Inside Higher Ed; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

A higher education organization is seeking a Student Geological Research Assistant in Lawrence, Kansas. The role involves assisting with rock preparation, inventorying geological materials, and working under KGS Scientists. Candidates should have relevant coursework and skills in software applications. The position offers a pay rate of $15.00 per hour and requires physical tasks such as lifting and handling geological samples.

Qualifications

• Experience with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Coursework in geology or related field preferred.
• Prior use of a tile saw and good eye-hand coordination.

Responsibilities

• Assist with rock preparation and sampling.
• Retrieve, process, inventory, and archive geological materials.

Skills

Experience with word processing software

Experience with spreadsheet software

Good communication skills

Good organizational skills

Good interpersonal skills

Education

Coursework in geology or related field

Tools

Tile saw

Wet saw

Job description

A higher education organization is seeking a Student Geological Research Assistant in Lawrence, Kansas. The role involves assisting with rock preparation, inventorying geological materials, and working under KGS Scientists. Candidates should have relevant coursework and skills in software applications. The position offers a pay rate of $15.00 per hour and requires physical tasks such as lifting and handling geological samples.