Research & Data-Driven Student Assistant

University of Alaska; Juneau, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Alaska, Juneau campus, seeks a Lab/Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects. Responsibilities include basic laboratory analyses using manual and automated techniques and performing general lab duties under supervision.

Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 credits with a 2.0 GPA or be a newly enrolled student. This pooled position offers hands-on experience and a path to contribute to research outcomes.

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student in at least 6 credits with a GPA of 2.0 or a newly enrolled student.
• New hires will be placed on the UA Student Salary Schedule (Student Assistant 1 or 2).
• This is a pooled position and applications are reviewed as needed.
• Background check is required for employment.
• ADA accommodations available upon request during screening.

Responsibilities

• General laboratory or research duties to support ongoing projects.
• Conduct basic laboratory analyses using manual and automated techniques.
• Work under general or intermittent supervision; develop new procedures or techniques as needed.
• May lead to coordination on ongoing research and independent projects.

Skills

Writing skills

Leadership

Data manipulation

Judgment & decision-making

Communication of science

Job description

The University of Alaska, Juneau campus, seeks a Lab/Research Assistant to support ongoing research projects. Responsibilities include basic laboratory analyses using manual and automated techniques and performing general lab duties under supervision.

Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 credits with a 2.0 GPA or be a newly enrolled student. This pooled position offers hands-on experience and a path to contribute to research outcomes.