Science Lab Assistant - Student
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Job Number:528116
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Classification:Student Assistant 1
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Grade:Student Assistant 1
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Work type:On Campus, Student Employee
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Administrative Unit:University of Alaska Anchorage
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School/Business unit:UAA Kenai Peninsula College
Location:Soldotna
Categories: Library/Physical/Social Sciences, Office/Clerical
Position Summary:
Are you looking to make some extra money and have a job that works around your class schedule? Kenai River Campus is looking for a student who is enrolled in at least 6 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 required. (You must be a University of Alaska college student to be eligible for this position.)
Are you looking to make some extra money and have a job that works around your class schedule? Kenai River Campus is looking for a student who is enrolled in at least 6 credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0 required. (You must be a University of Alaska college student to be eligible for this position.)
In this position, the Science Lab Assistant will assist the Lab Technician in the inventory and organizing of laboratory equipment and chemicals for Physics, Chemistry, and Biology classes. Assist with lab stations for classes, to include: handling chemicals and washing glassware.
A successful candidate will encompass the following skills and abilities:
- Dependable and punctual
- Ability to follow instructions
- Ability to assist in some light, physical work as required
- Ability to work individually and in a diverse team
- Attention to detail and organization skills a must
- Be flexible and demonstrate a willingness to work well with others
- Ability to work independently with a demonstrated interest in the job they are performing
Student must be punctual and dependable.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED.
NOTICE: Students must maintain enrollment and regular attendance for a minimum of at least 6 undergraduate credit hours or 6 graduate credit hours to be exempt from FICA (Social Security and Medicare) tax. A credit hour load below the minimum required for full-time student status will require the withholding of FICA tax (non-resident aliens on an appropriate visa who meet student employment criteria will continue to be exempt from FICA regardless of credit hour load). While in a student position, a student cannot hold any other type of simultaneous employment with the university.
General science background preferred.
Position Details:
This is a Student Assistant Level 1 Step 8 position $11.88/hr, Labor Pool at KPC.
Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a successful candidate is identified. Review of application materials will begin immediately. Search and selection procedures will be closed when a sufficient and viable number of qualified candidates have been identified.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact UA Human Resources by phone at 907-450-8200.
UA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, educational institution and provider and prohibits illegal discrimination against any individual: www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination.
The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Susan Browning, HR Coordinator, at sbrownin@alaska.edu or 907-262-0336.
*Each university within the University of Alaska system publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.
Access to the reports is available at:
UAA: (Addresses Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College - Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College - Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska-Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College - Cordova Extension) Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-786-1120 or police@uaa.alaska.edu / 907-786-1214 or uaa_deanofstudents@alaska.edu.
UAF: (Addresses Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus) Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-474-7300 or uaf-orca@alaska.edu.
UAS: (Addresses the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus) Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907-796-6371 or emailing uas.clery@alaska.edu.
