Student Lab Technician

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Center for Public Partnerships & Research in Topeka, KS is seeking an entry level Lab Technician to support basic lab operations and learn foundational techniques in biology lab work.

This hourly, non-exempt position requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs, follow instructions precisely, and communicate effectively with team members. Responsibilities include autoclaving, washing glassware, plate labeling, receiving packages, and general lab maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Biology lab experience of at least 6 months as evidenced by materials.
• Coursework in biology as evidenced by materials.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions as evidenced by materials.
• Excellent and effective communication skills as evidenced by materials.

Responsibilities

• Autoclaving, washing glassware, plate labeling, receiving packages, lab maintenance tasks, etc.

Skills

Biology lab experience

Biology coursework

Follow instructions

Communication skills

Job description

Position Overview

This is an entry level lab technician position.

This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Job Description

100% - Lab Support

• Autoclaving, washing glassware, plate labeling, receiving packages, lab maintenance tasks, etc.)

Required Qualifications

• Biology lab experience of at least 6 months, as evidenced by application materials.
• Coursework in biology, as evidenced by application materials.
• Demonstrated ability to follow instructions, as evidenced by application materials.
• Excellent and effective communication skills, as evidenced by application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Biology lab experience of at least 1 year, as evidenced by 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).

This position requires the ability to lift up to 20 lbs. with or without accommodation.

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

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Resume

Contact Information to Applicants

Anu Roy

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Tuesday October 20, 2026