Undergraduate Research Assistant Work Study

Job Posting Title: Undergraduate Research Assistant Work Study Location: Austin, Texas. Weekly hours: 10. Position duration: until July 5, 2027. FLSA status: Non‑Exempt. Earliest start date: Immediately. Responsibilities Preparing laboratory solutions and nutrient media, including buffers, antibiotic stocks, LB media, and plates. Washing, sterilizing, and organizing laboratory glassware and equipment, including autoclaving. Performing general laboratory maintenance: maintaining the eyewash station, conducting radioactive surveys, restocking supplies, replacing biohazard waste containers, cleaning water baths, tagging hazardous waste. Assisting with laboratory recycling on a bi‑monthly schedule. Completing other general laboratory support tasks as assigned (responsibilities may change based on laboratory and research needs). Required Qualifications Major in a natural sciences discipline. Previous laboratory experience. Current undergraduate student at The University of Texas at Austin. Strong work ethic and attention to detail. Highly organized; able to plan ahead and manage multiple tasks. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a research team. Flexible schedule. Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel or similar software. Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate. Preferred Qualifications Work‑Study authorization. Freshman, sophomore, or junior standing. Working Conditions Uniforms and/or personal protective equipment (furnished). May work around chemical fumes, standard office conditions, biohazards, and chemicals. Required Materials Resume/CV. Three work references with contact information; at least one reference from a supervisor. Letter of interest. Employment Eligibility Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: Retirement Plan Eligibility Students may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement program. Background Checks A criminal history background check will be required for finalists under consideration for this position. Equal Opportunity Employer The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions. Pay Transparency The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Employment Eligibility Verification After hire, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I‑9 form and present acceptable and original documents to prove identity and authorization to work in the United States no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment. E‑Verify The University of Texas at Austin uses E‑Verify to check work authorization of all new hires. The university’s company ID number is 854197. Compliance Employees may be required to report violations of law under TitleIX and the JeanneClery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The University also provides resources for reporting and access to annual security and fire safety reports. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Texas