Lab Operations & Safety Assistant (Work-Study)

University of Texas at Austin; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

UTSaver retirement programs

Job summary

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Work Study Laboratory Student Assistant on the UT Austin Main Campus. This 10-hour-per-week, non-research role supports lab safety, organization, and administrative protocols under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have basic MS Office skills, strong time management, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. This position is non-research and requires a background check before final hire.

Qualifications

• Ability to use office machines (computer, printer etc.)
• Familiarity with MS Office
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Work independently
• Follow detailed instructions

Responsibilities

• 80C freezer preventative maintenance
• Flushing eye wash stations
• Washing and autoclaving dishes
• Monitoring and replacing desiccant
• Submitting biological and chemical waste, sharps, and broken glass for proper disposal
• Maintaining written and electronic records
• Maintaining inventory lists
• Restocking consumables
• This is not a research position

Skills

MS Office

Time management

Independent work

Follow instructions

Office machines

Job description

The University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Work Study Laboratory Student Assistant on the UT Austin Main Campus. This 10-hour-per-week, non-research role supports lab safety, organization, and administrative protocols under supervision.

Ideal candidates will have basic MS Office skills, strong time management, and the ability to work independently in a collaborative environment. This position is non-research and requires a background check before final hire.