Field and Lab Research Assistant


Job Description

  • 60% operate soil fractionation equipment.
  • 15% enter and manage data from analytical instruments.
  • 15% manage soil sample collection.
  • 10% miscellaneous lab and field work.

Required Qualifications

  • Working towards a degree in the natural sciences or related field, as demonstrated in application materials.
  • 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 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.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with soil, gas, and water samples
  • Experience with gas chromatography, ion chromatography, and discrete injection analyzers
  • Experience with electronics
  • Experience troubleshooting
  • Ability to lift 35 pounds

Additional Candidate Instructions

A complete application will include a Cover Letter and a Resume. Apply online and submit a letter describing your qualifications for this position. Only complete applications will be considered.

Contact Information to Applicants

Terrance Loecke
loecke.terry@ku.edu

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00/hr

Work Schedule

Work hours are generally between 8am-6pm M-F with the occasional field work over the weekends or overnight trips. 10-20 during semester, 40 hours during the summer.

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Posting Information

  • Posting ID:  26973BR
  • Department:  KS Biological Survey
  • Primary Campus:  University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
  • Reg/Temp:  Temporary
  • Employee Class:  S-Student

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