Student Laboratory Assistant

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas seeks a motivated Laboratory Assistant for the Kansas Geological Survey Geochemistry Lab. The role focuses on assisting in the analysis of water and aqueous solutions using instruments like alkalinity, IC, and ICP, with training provided.

Responsibilities include operating instruments, sample prep, and standard preparation. Student hourly terms apply; remote work not allowed; KU Lawrence Campus highlighted.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled KU student in disciplines such as chemistry, engineering, geology, environmental science, etc.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, self-reliance, and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate analytical instruments for alkalinity, conductivity, and related measurements.
• Prepare samples via filtration, acid addition, and glassware maintenance.
• Assist in preparation of standards and samples for analysis.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Self-reliance

Attention to detail

Education

KU student in chemistry/engineering/geology/environmental science

Tools

Alkalinity analysis

Ion chromatography (IC)

Inductively coupled plasma (ICP)

Job description

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant in the Kansas Geological Survey's Geochemistry Lab. The primary responsibilities of this role involve assisting in the analysis of water and aqueous solutions using various analytical instruments, including alkalinity, ion chromatography (IC), and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) equipment. Training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Job Description

35% - Collaborate in the operation of analytical instruments, such as titration for alkalinity, conductivity measurement, and more.
35% - Engage in essential laboratory tasks, including sample filtration, acid addition to samples, glassware maintenance, sample weighing, and related activities.
20% - Assist in the preparation of standards and samples for analysis.
10% - Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A currently enrolled KU student in disciplines such as chemistry, engineering, geology, environmental science, etc.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, self-reliance, and meticulous attention to detail, 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).

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.

• Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus