Student Laboratory Technician

University of the Incarnate Word; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

University of the Incarnate Word is seeking a Student Laboratory Technician for the 2026-2027 academic year. This part-time position, funded through Federal Work-Study, involves assisting in media preparation, cleaning and stocking labs, and setting up experiments under the Biology Laboratory Director.

Ideal candidates are UIW students with an interest in biology or chemistry, with no prior experience required. Hours are Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm, averaging about 12 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Current UIW student eligible for Federal Work-Study program.
• No prior work experience required.
• Biology/Chemistry majors or pre-health tracks preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Biology Laboratory Director and Lab Coordinator in preparing media and solutions.
• Clean and stock lab classrooms and prep areas.
• Set up lab experiments in classrooms each week.
• Work with Lab Director and science faculty regularly.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Position Information

Position Title

Student Laboratory Technician

Academic Year

2026-2027

UIW Mission

University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.

Position Summary

Student Lab Technicians assist the Biology and Chemistry Dept. Lab Coordinators in the making
of media & solutions, cleaning & stocking labs, setting up lab classrooms and perform
other tasks as assigned. Lab Technicians will have the opportunity to learn laboratory
skills and techniques that are useful to lab science employers across San Antonio and
the US. The student Lab Technicians report to the Biology Laboratory Director.

This position is funded by the Federal Work-Study program and is open to UIW students

Essential Functions

• Cleaning & stocking lab classrooms and prep areas;
• Making media & solutions as needed;
• Helping to set up lab experiments in lab classrooms each week;
• Work with the Lab Director and science faculty on a regular basis;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow direction.
• Ability to communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures;
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, theConference, and the NCAA .

Required Education

Current UIW student approved and eligible to participate in the Federal Work-Study
program

Required Work Experience

No experience required

Preferred Qualifications

Biology and Chemistry majors and Pre-Pharm/Pre-Med/Pre-Nursing students preferred

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations

None.

Work Hours

• Monday – Friday, 8am – 5pm.
• Average 12 hours per week as arranged by the department & student

Physical Demands

• Ability to stand for several hours
• Ability to lift 40 pounds

Posting Number

STU1611PO

Number of Vacancies

5

Job Type

Part Time

Job Category

Students

Desired Start Date

07/20/2026

Multi-Hire Pool

Yes

Reports to

Biology Laboratory Director

Salary

12.00

Open Date

07/14/2026

Close Date

05/15/2027

Open Until Filled

No

EOE

UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Yes, I am a doctoral student
• Yes, I am a graduate student
• Yes, I am a senior
• Yes, I am a junior
• Yes, I am a sophomore
• Yes, I am a freshman
• No, I am not a UIW student
• * Are you eligible for Financial Aid and approved to participate in the Federal Work Study program?
  • yes
  • no
  • I don't know