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Title:Staff Laboratory Assistant I (part-time, temporary)
FLSA status:Non-Exempt
Hiring Salary:This position is a pay grade 2. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf
This is a part-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position working 20 hours per week expected to end on or before 02/15/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Service Maintenance
Department:TRIES
Division:Division of Academic Affairs
Open Date:03/21/2024
Open Until Filled:Yes
Educational and Experience Requirement:High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least one year of experience in a laboratory at a university, college, or experience in a related field (Biology, Entomology, Environmental Sciences or Chemistry). Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position:Performs under supervision, a wide variety of routine and technical tasks including sample preservation of invertebrates, assisting in Texas Invasive Species Institute (TISI) educational events, organizing specimens and inventory.
Primary Responsibilities:Interprets and applies routine but moderately complex directives requiring limited judgement. Requires ordinary attention and care to tasks such as, but not necessarily limited to scheduling, maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, equipment maintenance and repair, sanitation, security, and compliance with university and governments procedures, standards, rules and regulations. Processes field samples and documents insect species collected for funded grants. Assists with educational programs with supervisor. Helps support other team members as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications:Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment, and the instruction and research curriculum. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction, and to work a modified schedule to accommodate classes and special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers.
This is a part-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position working 20 hours per week expected to end on or before 02/15/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
Part Time Temporary
Quicklink:https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/38565
EEO Statement:Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.
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