Lab Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details


Job Title
Lab Assistant


Requisition Number
DU14801


Department Name
8E100:Physics And Astronomy


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Salary Range
$15.00/hour


Type of Position
Student


Position Time Status
Part-Time


Required Education


Must be a current University of Kentucky student.

Required Related Experience


N/A.

Required License/Registration/Certification


N/A.

Physical Requirements


Lifting and/or carrying light-weight objects; standing for approximately 2 hours at a time.

Shift


Assignments, schedules, and shifts are finalized by the Supervisor.

Job Summary


The Department of Physics & Astronomy is seeking current UK students to assist in the cleanup of storage and decommissioned lab spaces in Chem-Phys. We are looking for students who can work quickly and efficiently with staff and faculty to complete tasks related to this assignment on an as-needed basis during the project window.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities


N/A.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience


N/A (see "Required Education").

Deadline to Apply
07/06/2026


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