Wetlands Lab Technician - Work Study

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Missouri State University in Springfield seeks a student to assist in Biology with lab and field tasks. Responsibilities include water quality analysis, processing water and plant samples, and supporting field surveys and wetland maintenance from a canoe or small boat.

Start date is ASAP. This is an ongoing position tied to a work-study award, with hours 10–12 per week, Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Previous lab experience or completed at least one college science lab class.
• Must be a Federal Work Study recipient.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab and fieldwork.
• Lab work includes water quality analysis, water and plant sample processing, and other lab tasks.
• Fieldwork will include conducting plant surveys, floating wetland maintenance, and water sample collection from a canoe or a small boat.

Skills

Previous lab experience

Education

College science lab class

Job description

Student Status Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.

Work Location

Springfield Campus

Department

Biology

Hiring Range

$15/hour

Sponsorship Information

Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.

Department/Employer Operating Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

How many hours per week are required?

10-12 hours per week

Description of Primary Duties

Assist with lab and fieldwork. Lab work includes water quality analysis, water and plant sample processing, and other lab tasks. Fieldwork will include conducting plant surveys, floating wetland maintenance, and water sample collection from a canoe or a small boat. Start date: as soon as possible. This is an ongoing position depending on work study award. Hours might vary when we are doing fieldwork.

Required Qualifications

Previous lab experience or completed at least one college science lab class.

Required Certifications

Additional Qualifications

Special Instructions to Applicants

Contact Information

Contact La Toya Kissoon-Charles at [e-mail] if you have questions.

Non-Discrimination Statement

Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.

The policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.

The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines, should be addressed to the Director, Office for Institutional Compliance, Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, [e-mail] , 417-836-4252.

Open Date

07/31/2026

Close Date

09/04/2026

Posting Number

20260091STU

Required Documents

• Resume
• Work Study Award Letter (Student)

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts - 1
• Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
• Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
• Unofficial Transcripts -2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you a current Missouri State University Student?
  • Yes
  • No
• Is your cumulative and/or semester GPA a 2.00 or better?
  • Yes
  • No
  • I don't know
• How many credit hours are you enrolled in for the Fall/Spring/Summer semester? (determines eligibility for student employment)

  (Open Ended Question)

If you have questions:
Office of Human Resources
(t)417-836-5102
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

If you have student employment questions:
Student Employment Services
(t)417-836-5627
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.