Student Laboratory Technician

Position Information

Position Title Student Laboratory Technician

Academic Year

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.

Student Lab Technicians assist the Biology and Chemistry Department Lab Coordinators in the making of media and solutions, cleaning and stocking labs, setting up lab classrooms and performing 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 United States. 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.

• Cleaning and stocking lab classrooms and prep areas;
• Making media and 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.

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow directions.
• 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, the Conference, and the NCAA.

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

No experience required.

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

None.

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

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

Posting Number STU
1611PO

Number of Vacancies 5

Job Type Part Time

Job Category Students

Desired Start Date 07/20/2026

Multi-Hire Pool Yes

Position End Date (if temporary)

Reports to Biology Laboratory Director

Salary 12.00

Open Date 07/14/2026

Close Date 05/15/2027

Open Until Filled No

Please attach a copy of your class schedule for the semester in which you are applying. (Fall 2026 and/or Spring 2027)

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).

Required Documents

• Resume
• Student Class Schedule

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Other Document

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