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SAM HOUSTON STATE UNIVERSITY Staff Laboratory Assistant I (part-time, temporary) in HUNTSVILLE, Texas
[Department:[ Dept of English [Full time [Open until filled: Yes [Requisition: [202200437S
**[Educational and Experience Requirement: [High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least one year of experience in a laboratory at a university, college, or experience in a related field (Biology, Entomology, Environmental Sciences or Chemistry). Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
**[Nature and Purpose of Position: [Performs under supervision, a wide variety of routine and technical tasks including sample preservation of invertebrates, assisting in Texas Invasive Species Institute (TISI) educational events, organizing specimens and inventory.
**[Primary Responsibilities: [Interprets and applies routine but moderately complex directives requiring limited judgement. Requires ordinary attention and care to tasks such as, but not necessarily limited to scheduling, maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, equipment maintenance and repair, sanitation, security, and compliance with university and governments procedures, standards, rules and regulations. Processes eld samples and documents insect species collected for funded grants. Assists with educational programs with supervisor. Helps support other team members as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned.
**[Other Specifications: [Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment, and the instruction and research curriculum. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction, and to work a modified schedule to accommodate classes and special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers.
[This is a part-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position working 20 hours per week expected to end on or before 02/15/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding.
[Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.
[Physical Address: [Human Resources Department [1831 University Ave, John W. Thomason Bldg. Suite 202 [P.O. Box 2356 [Huntsville, TX 77341-2356 [SHSU Employment Office: (936) 294-1070 [Email: Employment@SHSU.edu [Employment Portal: shsu.peopleadmin.com ]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}]{courier="" new""=""}