Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
Requisition 202400360S Title Staff Laboratory Assistant II (full-time, temporary) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 04. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdfThis is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 6/30/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding. Occupational Category Service Maintenance Department TRIES Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 10/17/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least three years of experience in a laboratory at a university, college or experience in a related field. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position Performs under supervision, a wide variety of routine and technical tasks including maintaining and operating a laboratory for an academic unit, learning center or research project or grant. Primary Responsibilities Interprets and applies routine but moderately complex directives requiring limited judgement ordinary attention and care to tasks such as, but not necessarily limited to, supervises student personnel, schedules, establishes procedures, maintains inventory, orders supplies, equipment maintenance and repair, sanitation, security, and compliance with university and governments procedures, standards, rules and regulations. Performs other related duties as assigned. Other Specifications Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment, including BSL-2 procedures. Responsible for working with biohazardous materials, biosafety training is required. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction and to work a modified schedule to accommodate special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers. Extreme care is necessary to avoid injury to self or others.
Up to 20% of this position, over the fiscal year during off-peak periods, may be performed remotely as determined by the supervisor.
This is a full-time, temporary, benefits eligible, grant funded position expected to end on or before 6/30/2025. Continuation of this position is contingent upon continued funding. Full Time Part Time Full Time Temporary Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/41259 EEO Statement EEO Statement 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.
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