Student Laboratory Assistant

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory Assistant in the Kansas Geological Survey's Geochemistry Lab. The primary responsibilities of this role involve assisting in the analysis of water and aqueous solutions using various analytical instruments, including alkalinity, ion chromatography (IC), and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) equipment. Training will be provided for the successful candidate.

Job Description 35%

• Collaborate in the operation of analytical instruments, such as titration for alkalinity, conductivity measurement, and more.

35%

• Engage in essential laboratory tasks, including sample filtration, acid addition to samples, glassware maintenance, sample weighing, and related activities.

20%

• Assist in the preparation of standards and samples for analysis.

10%

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A currently enrolled KU student in disciplines such as chemistry, engineering, geology, environmental science, etc.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, self-reliance, and meticulous attention to detail, as evidenced by application materials.

Position Requirements

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).

Employment Conditions

• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.
• 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.

Additional Candidate Instructions

If you are enthusiastic about contributing to geochemical research through laboratory work and assisting in water analysis, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your application materials for consideration.

In addition to the online application, submit the following documents for this position:

• Resume
• Cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications for the position
• Contact information for at least two references (professional or academic)

Application deadline is Thursday, 10/22/2026, by 11:59PM Central Standard Time.

Contact Information to Applicants

For Technical Information Contact Erin Seybold

[email protected]

Masi Veisi

[email protected]

For HR Information Contact Annette Delaney

[email protected]

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00 per hour

Anticipated Start Date

Monday November 2, 2026

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