Student - Research Assistant GEL Rocks

Student - Research Assistant GEL Rocks

Salary

$12.00 - $21.65 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Student

Job Number

FY2706545

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

College of Science

Opening Date

08/27/2026

Closing Date

8/31/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Max Number of Applicants

65

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Student Class Schedule

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Announcement

The College of Science at Utah Valley University is seeking students to provide research support for an ongoing scientific project examining microplastic pollution.

Summary of Responsibilities

This will include but is not limited to collecting samples in the field, processing field samples to remove contaminants, analyze field samples for microplastics, maintaining a safe and clean laboratory environment, producing summaries and reports on laboratory findings, attending research group meetings and disseminate findings to the great community through posters and presentations.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

• Must be a current UVU student
• High school diploma or equivalent education
• Must have completed (and passed) CHEM 1220
• Chemistry and/or physics majors preferred

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Organization skills
• Computer skills (Internet, Windows, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Ability to be a team player
• Basic understanding of General Chemistry principles such as intermolecular forces and the nature of bonding.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Student positions are ineligible from the university's full-time employee benefits package and part-time offerings.

For more information on services offered to students, visit https://www.uvu.edu/studentlife/.

01

Are you a current UVU student?

• Yes
• No

02

Please enter your UVID.

03

Have you completed and passed CHEM1220?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you currently majoring in Chemistry or Physics?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu