Student Employee- School of Agricultural Sciences- AGET Research Assistant

Posting DetailsPosting InformationRequisition202600072STTitleStudent Employee- School of Agricultural Sciences- AGET Research AssistantEmployee ClassStudent EmployeeCollege Work Study PositionNoDepartmentSchool of Agricultural SciencesDivisionDivision of Academic AffairsHours per weekUp to 20 hours per weekHiring Rate$10Preferred Student ClassificationNature & Purpose of PositionThis position is located at the William Harrell Building in the I45 Complex18 years or older and a current SHSU studentAbility to read a tape measure accuratelyAbility to lift or move 50 pounds without personal injuryWork 20 hours per week, during the times of Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.Ability to safely work alone or in groupsAbility to safely sweep, clean, and organize the laboratoryAbility to safely work independently with minimal supervisionAbility to follow instructions and complete satisfactory work resultsAbility to wear personal protection equipment while in hazardous environments (i.e. wear safety glasses, appropriate dress and footwear, hearing protection, gloves)Other Requirements for the PositionMust be able to safely drive a truck, secure cargo, and pull a trailerMust be experienced in safely operating a forklift and hand truck/ pallet jackWill be required to operate an Oxygen Fuel Cutting torch, Gas Metal Arc Welding and Shielded Metal Arc Welding machine. Will clean and brush paint wood and metal objects.Will design and construct wood and metal objects. Will organize the laboratory and toolroomsMust have valid driver's licenseOpen Date02/23/2026Position NumberContact InformationContact Name & TitleDr. Chad ReynoldsContact Phone936.294.4831Contact Emailcar020@shsu.eduContact Building & Room #Contact FaxContact Instructions SummaryEEO StatementEEO StatementSam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. 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.