Student Assistant - Brownfield Assessment and Environmental Review Unit
State of Michigan
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Student Assistant - Laboratory (Inorganic Unit)
State of Michigan
Environment, Great Lakes and Energy (EGLE)
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$13.73 - $29.57
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job is for a student helper in a state lab who supports technicians by handling basic tasks like preparing, screening, and disposing of samples for testing inorganic materials in the environment.
It involves following simple approved methods to analyze samples without complex procedures.
It's ideal for high school or college students interested in science or lab work who want part-time experience, up to 29 hours a week.
Key Requirements
- Current enrollment in high school, vocational/technical school, or post-secondary educational institution
- Provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution
- No specific experience required
- Attach cover letter, resume, and official transcripts (if applicable)
- Ability to work up to 29 hours per week
- Follow approved USEPA methods for sample analysis
Full Job Description
Assist technicians with the performance of laboratory work required for the initial screening, preparation, and disposal of samples for inorganic analysis. Perform non-complicated analysis of samples following approved USEPA methods.
Position Description
This position works up to 29 hours maximum per week.
Requirements
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Information
The student must provide evidence of enrollment or acceptance to an educational institution.View the job specification at: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/StudentAssistant_13049_7.pdf
Please attach a cover letter, resume and official college transcripts, if applicable to your application. For our purposes, "Official Transcripts" must contain the college/university name and address, the degree conferred and date granted, coursework completed (especially if no degree granted), and the Registrar's signature and/or seal.
Information provided in your application, resume, cover letter, transcripts, and any other documentation provided will be used to verify responses to the supplemental questions. Unsupported responses may not be considered further.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
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