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Student Hourly Lab Assistant

University of Kansas
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Entry level
3 months ago
$15 / hour
  • ASTM
  • MS Office

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Job Description

100% Work to include but not be limited to:
Assisting in production of biodiesel from used cooking oil, testing of fuel properties according to ASTM procedures, working with logistics manager to coordinate oil pickup and fuel delivery, outreach with the University and community. 

Required Qualifications

  1. At least sophomore level standing at KU.
  2. Good communication skills as evidenced by application materials.
  3. At least 2 years of MS office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

  1. 1 year prior experience with alternative fuels.
  2. 6 months prior laboratory experience.

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

(1) Student employees arenot eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR.

(2) 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 Instruction

In addition to the online application, a resume and cover letter are required to be considered for this position. Must have communicated with Dr. Susan Williams prior to applying. Only complete applications will be considered. 
 

Contact Information to Applicants

Susan Williams
smwilliams@ku.edu

Disclaimer

The University of Kansas prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, status as a veteran, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in the university's programs and activities. Retaliation is also prohibited by university policy. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and is the Title IX coordinator for all KU and KUMC campuses: Associate Vice Chancellor for Civil Rights and Title IX, civilrights@ku.edu, Room 1082, Dole Human Development Center, 1000 Sunnyside Avenue, Lawrence, KS 66045, 785-864-6414, 711 TTY.
  • Position Overview: Lab work associated with the biodiesel initiative possibly including production and testing of fuels and delivery of fuel to customers.
  • Application Review Begins: 03-Jul-2026
  • Anticipated Start Date: 06-Jul-2026
  • Advertised Salary Range: $15.00 Hourly
  • Reg/Temp: Temporary
  • Work Schedule: Flexible 10 to 20 hours weekly. Not to exceed 20 hours weekly.

Student Hourly Lab Assistant · University of Kansas

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