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Student Research Assistant
- 496895
- Richmond Campus
- College of Science, Tech, Eng & Math
- Student
- Closing at: Nov 19 2025 - 23:55 EST
Title: Student Research Assistant
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: Non-Driver
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Hours Per Week: 10-15
Additional Schedule Details: Fall 2025
Posted Salary Grade: Minimum $8.00/hour
Contact Person: robert.pace@eku.edu
Job Summary/Basic Functions
The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking a motivated and reliable undergraduate student worker to assist with essential laboratory operations. This position involves hands-on tasks including autoclaving, maintaining cell culture facilities, and general lab upkeep. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently in a research-focused environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Sterilize lab equipment and hazardous waste via autoclaving
Help maintain cleanliness and functionality of cell culture facilities
Support routine lab maintenance tasks such as restocking supplies and organizing workspaces
Key Responsibilities:
Sterilize lab equipment and hazardous waste via autoclaving
Help maintain cleanliness and functionality of cell culture facilities
Support routine lab maintenance tasks such as restocking supplies and organizing workspaces.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Must be enrolled at EKU
Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: No
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 a satisfactory background check.
