Job Description

This is a work-study student position responsible for assisting in the operations and activities of the Soil, Plant and Water Analysis Laboratory.

Job Duties

1. Registers samples submitted by the general public to the laboratory.
2. Prepares soil and plant samples for laboratory analyses.
3. Conducts the routine analyses of soil, plant, water, and other material.
4. Gathers laboratory results for generation of reports.
5. Operates laboratory equipment and conducts minor maintenance.
6. Maintains deposits of payments for laboratory services.
7. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.


1. Basic knowledge of chemistry, geology, soil science, animal nutrition, and/or plant biology.
2. Ability to repeatedly conduct detailed laboratory tasks.
3. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously in both oral and written form with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.
4. Ability to accurately prepare scientific records and files.
5. Ability to solve quantitative laboratory problems.
6. Ability to learn lab-specific software.
7. Ability to understand and follow instructions.
8. Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships.
9. Physical condition adequate to permit full performance of duties.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.


No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.


A student must be awarded and accept a “Work-Study Permit” for each semester the student will be working.

Preferred Qualifications

Laboratory experience is preferred.

Physical Demands

Must be physically fit to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time or do other physically demanding work.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.


Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number

SA2025-064

Number of Vacancies

2

Posting Open Date

04/04/2025

Review Start Date

Posting Close Date

Work Schedule

Flexible

Min Pay Rate

$8.50/hour

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Student must be eligible for work study. Please check with Financial Aid before applying for the position.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

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Department Information

Department

Agriculture

Contact Name

Wayne Weatherford

Contact Phone

(936)468-4500

Contact Email

wweatherford@sfasu.edu

Contact Information

Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you eligible for Federal or State Work Study?
  • Yes
  • No
  • Not Sure

• * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?
  • Entering freshman
  • Freshman
  • Sophomore
  • Junior
  • Senior
  • Graduate Student

• * Do you have experience in the preparation and analyses of soil, water, and plant tissue samples?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume

• List of References

• Class Schedule

Job Tags

Temporary work, Summer work, Casual work, Work visa, Flexible hours,

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