Lab Technician

Title: Lab Technician

Position Type: Student

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Hours Per Week: 20

Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00 per hour

Contact Person: Amy Braccia

Job Summary/Basic Functions

A graduate student assistant will perform field and lab duties related to water quality assessments with macroinvertebrates. Responsibilities will include field work, insect identification, collections management, data entry, statistical analysis, and report writing at an advanced level. Applicants must provide strong evidence of experience with field projects and insect identification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at EKU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Genus-level aquatic insect identification

Sponsorship: Visa sponsorship will be considered on a case-by-case basis, depending upon the needs of the unit, available sponsorship budget, and the qualifications of the candidate.

Open Until Filled: No

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.