Posting Details
Posting Details
Position Title
Wetlands Lab Technician - Work Study
Student Status
Work Study Required- You are required to be a Federal Work Study Recipient to hold this position.
Work Location
Springfield Campus
Department
Biology
Hiring Range
$15/hour
Sponsorship Information
Applicants must be currently authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States on a full-time basis. This position is not eligible for work visa sponsorship.
Department/Employer Operating Hours
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
How many hours per week are required?
10-12 hours per week
Description of Primary Duties
Assist with lab and fieldwork. Lab work includes water quality analysis, water and plant sample processing, and other lab tasks. Fieldwork will include conducting plant surveys, floating wetland maintenance, and water sample collection from a canoe or a small boat. Start date: as soon as possible. This is an ongoing position depending on work study award. Hours might vary when we are doing fieldwork.
Required Qualifications
Previous lab experience or completed at least one college science lab class.
Required Certifications
Additional Qualifications
Special Instructions to Applicants
Contact Information
Apply online. Do not call or come by the department offices. Contact La Toya Kissoon-Charles at lkissoon@missouristate.edu if you have questions.
Disclaimer
Disclaimer for off campus positions only.
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Posting Detail
Open Date
07/31/2026
Close Date
09/04/2026
Posting Number
20260091STU