Student Assistant - SPW

Position Summary

This is technical work in performing routine as well as non-standardized laboratory testing. Assist with soil sample organization, sample grinding, sieving, weighing, cleaning glassware, and other miscellaneous duties.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Grinding and drying of soil. Rotating racks of soil from the block building and conducting quality checks of soil set.
  Percentage of time: 30
• Assist in sample receiving, making up soil sets for routine and special analysis. Opening and organizing soil samples, preparing the laboratory quality check soil, and communicate with county offices to clarify submission issues.
  Percentage of time: 25
• Participate in various aspects of soil, plant, and water sample preparation, processing, and analysis, as needed.
  Percentage of time: 25
• Help in maintaining the cleanliness of the lab area and other duties as assigned.
  Percentage of time: 20

Classification Title

Student Assistant

FLSA

Non-Exempt

FTE

0.50