Laboratory Technician

FWS Fall 2026, Chemical & Materials Engineering Student Worker/Front Office

Job Title - FWS Fall 2026, Chemical & Materials Engineering Student Worker/Front Office

Requisition Number - DU14889

Department Name - 1B531:Federal Work Study

Work Location - 512 Administration Dr Lexington, KY, 40506

Salary Range - $15.00 - $20.00

Type of Position - Student

Position Time Status - Part-Time

Required Education - Sophomores and Juniors.

Required Related Experience - Experience in office environment and basic computer proficiency.

Required License/Registration/Certification - N/A

Physical Requirements - Some lifting, 5 30 lbs.

Shift - Weekdays between 8:00 am 5:00 pm.

Job Summary - Assist in sorting mail, logging packages, filing, match up documentation, helping with concur reports, help organize reconciliations, running errands, and set-up for special events.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities - Excel, detailed orientated, basic computer skills, and filing.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? - No

Preferred Education/Experience - Experience in office environment and basic computer proficiency. Accounting and Finance majors preferred.

Deadline to Apply - 08/21/2026

Our University Community - We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? (If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at View phone number on click.appcast.io and ask to speak with your counselor.)
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID (Open Ended Question)
3. * Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
   • Yes
   • No

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