Student Hourly Lab Assistant

University of Kansas; Lawrence, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Lawrence Campus is seeking a student hourly to support the biodiesel initiative. Responsibilities include assisting in production from used cooking oil and testing fuel properties according to established ASTM procedures.

You will work with the logistics manager to coordinate oil pickup and fuel delivery and engage in outreach with the University and the local community.

Qualifications

• Sophomore standing at KU.
• Good communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
• At least 2 years of MS Office experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist in production of biodiesel from used cooking oil.
• Test fuel properties according to ASTM procedures.
• Coordinate oil pickup and fuel delivery with the logistics manager.
• Engage with the University and community to support outreach.

Skills

MS Office

Communication

Education

Sophomore at KU

Job description

Lab work associated with the biodiesel initiative possibly including production and testing of fuels and delivery of fuel to customers.

Job Description

100% Work to include but not be limited to:
Assisting in production of biodiesel from used cooking oil, testing of fuel properties according to ASTM procedures, working with logistics manager to coordinate oil pickup and fuel delivery, outreach with the University and community.

Required Qualifications

• At least sophomore level standing at KU.
• Good communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
• At least 2 years of MS office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 year prior experience with alternative fuels.

Position Requirements

During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for GRA/GTA/GA appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments).

Employment Conditions

(1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus