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Student Lab Technician – Soil and Forage Analysis Lab

Apply now(opens in a new window) Job No: 509484
Division/Organization: Wisconsin State Lab of Hygiene
Department: Soil and Forage Lab
Job Type: UW Student Jobs
Remote Eligbility: Not Remote
Location: WSLH Soil and Forage Analysis Lab
Salary/Wage Range or Lump Sum: $15.00
Job Categories: Interpersonal Communication, Leadership, Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Teamwork/Collaboration, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Customer Service, Honoring Context and Culture

Department Overview:

 Be a part of the Soil and Forage Analysis Lab at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene! This is an opportunity to gain valuable laboratory experience while participating in agricultural testing for agricultural clients and UW researchers. We are looking for a reliable and committed student assistant team member for the fall semester with the possibility of continuing into future.

Lab Location: 4702 University Drive, Madison, Wisconsin (off campus, west Madison)

Anticipated Start Date:

 As soon as possible

Anticipated End Date (If Applicable):

  

Remote Work Eligibility Detail:

Not Remote

 

Anticipated Hours Per Week:

 Minimum: 10 Maximum: 20

Schedule:

 • Up to 20 hours per week.
• Generally between 8 am – 4:30 pm; e.g. Monday – Thursday, or Tuesday - Friday
• Schedule is flexible and can be adjusted as needed

Lab Location: 4702 University Drive, Madison, Wisconsin (off campus, west Madison)

Salary/Wage Range/Lump Sum:

 Minimum: $15.00 Maximum: $15.00

Number of Positions:

 2

Qualifications:

 • Enrolled university student for fall 2024 semester
• An interest or previous training in science, chemistry, agriculture, and/or soil science

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work independently after training

Position Summary/Job Duties:

• Preparing agricultural samples including soil, forage, plants, manure, and ag lime
• Weighing and scooping samples before analysis
• Working closely with full time lab staff to complete analysis of samples for tests like ash, loss on ignition, texture

Physical Demands:

Must be able to occasionally lift 50 pounds

Institutional Statements:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

UW-Madison is an Equal Employment, Equal Access Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce.

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background-people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: diversity.wisc.edu

Accommodation Statement:

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website:https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
 
 

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