Laboratory Assistant

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Position Title:

Laboratory Assistant

Job Category:

Student Hourly

Job Profile:

Student Help

Job Summary:

The Water and Environmental Analysis Laboratory (WEAL) in the College of Natural Resources is a Wisconsin DNR and DATCP certified laboratory. The WEAL trains student laboratory assistants in analyzing water samples that come from private wells, surface water, and the USGS.

Jobs duties include: preparing sample kits, preparing chemical reagents, using various instrumentation, documenting quality control, and reporting results.

Training is provided. Completion of Chemistry 105 is preferred.

Students hired for summer have priority hiring for the academic year. During the academic year, there is an opportunity to earn Water 381 internship credit.

The lab is open 7:45am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. Students are expected to work 30 - 40 hours/week most of the summer. Students may work up to 25 hours/week during the academic year.

Starting pay: $15/hour

To apply: email Amy Nitka [email protected] for an application or stop by the WEAL office TNR 200.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Special Notes:

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Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or [email protected].

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The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.