Student Hourly Laboratory Assistant

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading research institution is seeking a Student Hourly Laboratory Assistant to support daily laboratory operations. Responsibilities include maintaining safety standards, preparing solutions, and assisting with administrative support. Ideal candidates will have completed basic lab coursework and possess strong organizational skills. This part-time role offers competitive hourly pay and the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a lab setting.

Qualifications

• Completion of basic laboratory coursework (e.g., general chemistry, microbiology).
• Knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.
• Ability to maintain a clean, organized workspace.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory safety and cleanliness.
• Prepare chemical solutions and media.
• Assist with organizing laboratory supplies and equipment.

Skills

Laboratory safety protocols

Ability to follow detailed instructions

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of basic laboratory coursework

Job description

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Position Overview

This position supports daily laboratory operations through a combination of hands-on tasks and organizational duties. The assistant is responsible for upholding cleanliness and safety standards, restocking essential materials, and helping maintain order throughout the lab space. The role occasionally involves physical activity, such as lifting items up to 50 lbs or using ladders to reach storage areas. Additional responsibilities may include assisting with supply orders, documentation, and other administrative support.

Job Description

The assistant role entails maintaining laboratory safety and cleanliness, replenishing laboratory supplies, and aiding in lab organization. Occasionally, tasks may involve climbing (using ladders for higher shelves) and lifting objects weighing up to 50 lbs. Potential tasks including paperwork assistance, ordering supplies, and the chance for advancement to a managerial role. Responsibilities Breakdown:

40%-Solution and Media Preparation

• Prepare a variety of chemical solutions and microbiological growth media according to established protocols.
  
  

40%-Glassware Sterilization and Laboratory Maintenance

• Clean and sterilize laboratory glassware using appropriate procedures and equipment. Perform routine lab upkeep, including waste disposal, surface sanitization, and restocking of essential supplies to ensure a clean and functional lab environment.
  
  

20%- Organization and Equipment Support

• Assist with organizing laboratory reagents and supplies for efficient access and inventory control. Support the upkeep and basic maintenance of laboratory instruments and equipment as needed.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Completion of basic laboratory coursework (e.g., general chemistry, microbiology, or molecular biology) as shown on application materials.
• Knowledge of basic laboratory safety protocols and procedures as evidence on application materials.
• Ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain a clean, organized workspace as indicated on application materials.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous laboratory experience in tasks such as dishwashing, media preparation, or autoclaving as indicated on application materials
• Familiarity with laboratory stock management or inventory systems as indicated on application materials.
  
  

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

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

Please Provide

• Cover letter addressing how the qualifications are met.
• Contact information for 1-3 professional references.
  
  

Contact Information to Applicants

Lisa Timmons

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00

Anticipated Start Date

Wednesday May 28, 2025

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