Study Laboratory Student Assistant

Job Posting

Title:

Work Study Laboratory Student Assistant ---- Hiring Department:
Waggoner Center for Alcohol and Addiction Research ---- Position Open To:
All Applicants ---- Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

10 ---- FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA ---- Earliest

Start Date:

Oct 01, 2026 ---- Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until May 31, 2027 ---
- Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Job Details:
We seek a work-study student to assist research staff with laboratory operations. This position provides hands‑on support to ensure lab safety, maintain organization, and follow administrative protocols. This is not a research position.

• 80C freezer preventative maintenance
• Flushing eye wash stations
• Washing and autoclaving dishes
• Monitoring and replacing desiccant
• Submitting biological and chemical waste, sharps, and broken glass for proper disposal
• Maintaining written and electronic records
• Maintaining inventory lists
• Restocking consumables

• Ability to use office machines (computer, printer etc.)
• Familiarity with MS Office
• Ability to manage time efficiently
• Work independently
• Follow detailed instructions

• Six months experience supporting a research laboratory

Salary Range $15.00 per hour

Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..html

Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.

Background Checks: A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company r for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following: E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF] Right to…