Student Lab Technician: Soil & Agriculture Testing

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Division of Regulatory Services, is seeking a Student to support soil testing and regulatory work related to animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk in Kentucky.

You will perform soil grinding, weighing, and assist tests such as texture class, with cross-training and mentoring opportunities. This position offers a learning-friendly, tobacco & Drug Free campus.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail with basic math and chemistry knowledge.
• Proficiency in Excel and general computer skills.
• Science or agriculture major (in-process).

Responsibilities

• Perform soil grinding and soil weighing; assist with tests such as texture class.
• Log in help and assist in interdepartmental laboratory work; cross-training as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Basic math

Chemistry

General computer skills

Education

Science or agriculture major

Tools

Excel

Computer literacy

Job description

The University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, Division of Regulatory Services, is seeking a Student to support soil testing and regulatory work related to animal feed, fertilizer, seed, and raw milk in Kentucky.

You will perform soil grinding, weighing, and assist tests such as texture class, with cross-training and mentoring opportunities. This position offers a learning-friendly, tobacco & Drug Free campus.