Student Lab Assistant WORK STUDY (Soil Lab) - Stephen F. Austin State University : Job Details

Job Title Student Lab Assistant WORK STUDY (Soil Lab) General Description

This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of the Soil, Plant and Water Analysis Laboratory.

Job Duties

1. Registers samples submitted by the general public to the laboratory.

2. Prepares soil and plant samples for laboratory analyses.

3. Conducts the routine analyses of soil, plant, water, and other material.

4. Gathering laboratory results for generation of reports.

5. Operates laboratory equipment and conducts minor maintenance.

6. Maintains deposits of payments for laboratory services.

7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Basic knowledge of chemistry, geology, soil science, animal nutrition, and/or plant biology.

Ability to repeatedly conduct detailed laboratory tasks.

Ability to communicate professionally and courteously in both oral and written form with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

Ability to accurately prepare scientific records and files.

Ability to solve quantitative laboratory problems.

Ability to learn lab-specific software.

Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

A student must be awarded and accept a Work-Study Permit for each semester the student will be working.

Preferred Qualifications

Laboratory experience

Physical Demands

The candidate must be physically fit to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time or do other physically demanding work.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must be eligible for work study. Please check with the Financial Aid Office, if you are not sure whether you are eligible.

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2024-225 Number of Vacancies 2 Posting Open Date 09/24/2024 Review Start Date Posting Close Date Work Schedule Flexible Min Pay Rate $8.50/hr Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-###-####.

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Department Information

Department Agriculture Contact Name Wayne Weatherford Contact Phone 936####### Contact Email [email protected] Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) ###-####.