Student Worker - Nevada State Public Health Laboratory at University of Nevada, Reno in Reno, NV

Job description

The University of Nevada, Reno (UNR) appreciates your interest in employment at our growing institution. We want your application process to go smoothly and quickly. Final applications must be submitted prior to the close of the recruitment. If you need assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please contact our recruitment helpline at (775) 784-1495 or jobs@unr.edu . Job Description The Nevada State Public Health Laboratory seeks a temporary, reliable, professional student worker to support daily laboratory operations by transporting specimens to and from local hospitals and reference laboratories. Availability for other laboratory functions as needed. This is a temporary position. Please email your availability as soon as possible. Responsibilities Pick up samples from hospitals and reference labs Other laboratory data functions as needed. Required Qualifications Candidate must be currently enrolled at the University of Nevada, Reno Candidate must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation Candidate must have excellent customer service experience Candidate must be dependable and detail-oriented Candidate has ability to maintain organized and has time management skills Schedule Part-time, up to 25 hours per week during standard business hours (Monday - Friday, 7:30 am – 5:00 pm) Compensation Grade Student Employee Level 3 $25.00/Hour Exempt No Full-Time Equivalent 62.5% Required Attachment(s) Please note that once you submit your application, the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at jobs@unr.edu . Attach the following attachment(s) to your application Resume/CV – ( required ) List a detailed description of the major duties that you performed as part of each job. You must demonstrate that you qualify for the position and your education and experience must be clearly documented. Cover Letter -- ( required ) Contact Information for Three Professional References -- ( required ) Please include name, contact information, and relationship Fall 2026 Class Availability Schedule -- ( required ) This posting is open until filled Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. Recruitment will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made. Posting Close Date Note to Applicant A background check will be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire. HR will attempt to verify academic credentials upon receipt of hiring documents. If the academic credentials cannot be verified, HR will notify the faculty member that an official transcript of their highest degree must be submitted within thirty days of the faculty member’s first day of employment. References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process. Applicants hired on a federal contract may be subject to E-Verify. As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks. For positions that require driving, evidence of a valid driver's license will be required at the time of employment and as a condition of continued employment. Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs. The University of Nevada, Reno is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military st