Student Worker- Soil and Water Quality Lab

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky's Soil and Water Quality Lab in Lexington is seeking an undergraduate student to assist with preparing and analyzing soil samples. Applicants should include a cover letter and resume listing courses with a lab component.

Work is part-time (12–15 hours/week) during the spring 2027 semester with the potential for summer employment, and the position supports ongoing research in soil quality and environmental science.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience.
• Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume that includes a list of courses with a laboratory component.
• Science majors with laboratory experience and/or interest are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Help prepare and analyze soil samples.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Student Worker- Soil and Water Quality Lab

Job Title Student Worker- Soil and Water Quality Lab

Requisition Number

Requisition Number DU15196

Department Name

Department Name 81060:PLANT AND SOIL SCIENCES

Work Location

Work Location Lexington, KY

Salary Range

Salary Range Varies

Type of Position

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status

Position Time Status Part-Time

Required Education

High School Diploma

Required Related Experience

Laboratory experience

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 lbs., Sitting for long periods of time,

Shift

Schedule is flexible with 12-15 hours per week (M-F) in spring 2027 semester with summer 2027 employment possible.

Job Summary

The Soil and Water Quality Laboratory within the Plant and Soil Sciences Department is looking for an undergraduate student to help prepare and analyze soil samples. Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume that includes a list of courses with a laboratory component.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

Preferred Education/Experience

Science majors with laboratory experience and/or interest are preferred.

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.
The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.
Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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