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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.