Student Hourly Lab and Collections Assistant
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Job Location:
Lawrence, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
85% - Inventory fossil specimens use Microsoft Excel to create and edit a spreadsheet with specimen data.
10% - Assist with relocating fossil specimens (specimen handling training provided).
5% - Light cleaning/dusting.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
5 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Christina Lutz
Position Overview
The mission of the KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum is to study past and present life on Earth to educate engage and inspire.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Please respond with your resume and a cover letter explaining skills experience and interest in the position.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Saturday 1/24/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
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/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.
10% - Assist with relocating fossil specimens (specimen handling training provided).
5% - Light cleaning/dusting.
Disclaimer
The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race color ethnicity religion sex national origin age ancestry disability status as a veteran sexual orientation marital status parental status gender identity gender expression and genetic information in the universitys programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX Room 1082 Dole Human Development Center 1000 Sunnyside Avenue Lawrence KSTTY.
Work Schedule
5 hours weekly
Contact Information to Applicants
Christina Lutz
- Basic knowledge of Excel as evidenced by application materials.
- Good/effectiveorganizational skillsas evidenced by application materials.
- Ability to read cursive as evidenced by application materials.
- Previous experience working with a collection.
Position Overview
The mission of the KU Biodiversity Institute & Natural History Museum is to study past and present life on Earth to educate engage and inspire.
Additional Candidate Instruction
Please respond with your resume and a cover letter explaining skills experience and interest in the position.
To ensure consideration apply before the application review starts on Saturday 1/24/2026. A review of applications will continue and is ongoing until a pool of qualified candidates is identified.
- 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).
- Ability to climb a ladder and work at a height with or without accommodation.
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/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.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
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- Human Resources Administration
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About Company
Thank you for your interest in employment with the University of Kansas. If you need assistance with the application process please contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 785-864-4946.
