Lab Safety & Operations Assistant — Work-Study

University of Texas; Utah; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Work Study Laboratory Student Assistant on the UT MAIN CAMPUS. The role supports lab staff with daily operations and safety, not a research position, for 10 hours weekly at $15/hour.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and waste disposal, keeping records, and restocking consumables. Eligibility via UT Austin student employment; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Ability to use office machines and basic computer tasks.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Excellent time-management and ability to work independently.
• Able to follow detailed instructions.
• Six months experience supporting a research laboratory (preferred).

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.

Skills

Time management

Independent work

Follow instructions

Office equipment

Ability to use office machines

Education

Six months lab support experience (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

University of Texas at Austin is seeking a Work Study Laboratory Student Assistant on the UT MAIN CAMPUS. The role supports lab staff with daily operations and safety, not a research position, for 10 hours weekly at $15/hour.

Responsibilities include maintaining equipment and waste disposal, keeping records, and restocking consumables. Eligibility via UT Austin student employment; background checks may apply.