Job Description60% Laboratory support duties such equipment testing calibration maintenance
30% Administrative tasks such updating and organizing equipment documentation.
10% Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
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Work Schedule10 to 20 hours per week.
Contact Information to Applicants- 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 preenrolled 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).
- Chemical Engineering student.
- Prior laboratory experience as shown in application materials.
- Aptitude and curiosity about working with lab equipment.
Position OverviewThe position will involve a variety of tasks to support the operation of the senior chemical engineering laboratory. In includes equipment maintenance activities equipment testing lab organization updating inventory making shopping lists updating and organizing equipment documentation and other tasks/activities as required. During the summer the student will also provide support activities for the operation of a summer research program (REU program).
Additional Candidate InstructionIn addition to the online application the following documents are required to be considered for this position:
- A cover letter addressing how required and preferred qualifications are met.
- Resume or curriculum vitae.
- Contact information for three professional references.
To ensure consideration apply before application review date 5/6/2025.
Position RequirementsN/A
Employment Conditions(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/nonexempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/nonexempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently.
Required Experience:
Senior IC