Posted July 02, 2026
Lab Assistant
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States 40502
Full Time
Reference: 285609426
University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
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 |
| 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. |
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