Student Laboratory Prep Assistant

The University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kansas is seeking a Student Assistant to support BIOL 154 laboratories under the supervision of the Laboratory Coordinator and Laboratory Director. You will assist with preparing chemicals, materials, and supplies and help keep lab spaces clean, organized, and safe for weekly lab activities.

This hourly, non-exempt role requires enrollment in at least 6 credit hours during the term and offers exposure to lab operations, safety procedures, and hands-on experience in a university

Qualifications

• Must have completed BIOL 154 as indicated in application materials.
• Declared major in Biology, a related science field, or Education as indicated in application materials.
• Experience with microscopes and micropipettes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist daily operations of BIOL 154 laboratories under supervision.
• Prepare chemicals, solutions, and supplies following safety protocols.
• Set up and reset lab materials for weekly exercises; maintain cleanliness.
• Wash, maintain, and inventory laboratory glassware and equipment.
• Help organize and restock lab supplies to keep labs running smoothly.

Skills

Microscopes

Micropipettes

Education

Completed BIOL 154

Declared Biology/related science major or Education

Job description

Overview

The Student Assistant supports daily operations and preparation of BIOL 154 laboratories under the supervision of the Laboratory Coordinator and Laboratory Director. Responsibilities include preparing laboratory chemicals, materials, and supplies; maintaining cleanliness and organization of laboratory spaces and equipment; and assisting with day-to-day course operations to ensure labs run safely and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of BIOL 154 laboratories (85%). Prepare chemicals, solutions, and laboratory supplies for weekly lab activities following established safety protocols for handling, storage, and disposal of chemical and microbiological materials.
• Complete end-of-day laboratory closing procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and resetting lab spaces for the next day’s activities.
• Set up laboratory materials and equipment for each week’s exercises and organize, clean, and store materials from previous labs.
• Wash and maintain laboratory glassware, equipment, and instruments; perform routine cleaning of laboratory spaces.
• Organize, inventory, and restock laboratory supplies to ensure materials are readily available and laboratories remain operational.

Qualifications

1. Required: Completed BIOL 154, as indicated in application materials.
2. Required: Declared major in Biology, a related science field, or Education, as indicated in the application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Experience working with microscopes and micropipettes, as indicated in application materials.
2. Eligible for Federal Work-Study funding, as indicated in 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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• Resume/ CV
• Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications
• To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of 8/16/2026.

Contact Information to Applicants

Melissa Meyers
[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range: $12.00

Anticipated Start Date: Monday, August 24, 2026

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