Student Laboratory Assistant

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.

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.

• 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.

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).

(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