Trainee Physics Lab Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Job Posting Title:
Work Study - Student Facilities Technician, College of Natural Sciences
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Hiring Department:
Department of Physics
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Position Open To:
All Applicants
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Weekly Scheduled Hours:
19
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FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA
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Earliest Start Date:
Immediately
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Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Dec 31, 2026
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Location:
UT MAIN CAMPUS
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Job Details:
General Notes
The Physics Department is seeking a reliable, hands-on Work-Study student to help prepare and maintain instructional lab spaces. Primary responsibilities include assembling and setting up physics lab experiments each Friday (Friday availability preferred), assisting students and TAs at the service window, and helping with general equipment management. Tasks may involve lifting up to 50 lbs, building or assembling furniture, moving and organizing lab materials, and occasional basic physical work to keep the space running smoothly.
The Department of Physics plays a pivotal role in the advancing of knowledge, nurturing the next generation of physicists and making a lasting impact on the world of physics.
The College of Natural Sciences at UT Austin, strives to foster a work environment that enables all employees to contribute at the highest possible level to support the mission of the University. We are committed to being an inclusive community that celebrates the dignity of every individual, honors differences and lets each person know that they belong. What starts here really does change the world. For more information about the College of Natural Sciences, please visit. https://cns.utexas.edu.
All candidates must provide a proof of their work-study award with application materials.
Job Description Summary
The Physics Lab Student Facilities Technician position helps set up weekly physics labs on Fridays, provides customer service to students and TAs at the lab window, and performs hands-on tasks like lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs), assembling furniture, and organizing lab materials.
Required Qualifications

• Current UT student in good academic standing.
• Work study award
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work Fridays
• Comfortable with physical labor and problem-solving
• Friendly, clear communicator with a customer-service mindset
• Professional, helpful attitude, and good communication skills.

Position Duration:
This is a Fall 2026 position. The position may continue into the Spring Session if the student receives a Work-Study award for that period.
Salary Range
$16.00/hour, depending on Work-Study award amount
Work Shift:
Up to 19 hours a week (based on your availability)
Must be able to work between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m (Monday-Fridays). This is for an onsite (non-remote) position.
Working Conditions

• Typical office conditions
• Lifting and moving objects up to 50lbs
• Assemble and set up physics lab experiments each Friday
• Provide customer service at the lab window, assisting students and TAs
• Move, organize, and maintain lab equipment and supplies
• Assist with furniture assembly and general workspace upkeep
• Perform occasional grunt work as needed to support lab operations

Required Materials
Resume, and a screenshot of Federal Work-Study Award from the My Financial Aid portal are required with application for the position.
Important for applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers: You will be prompted to submit your resume in the first step of the online job application process. Then, any additional Required Materials will be uploaded in the My Experience section; you can multi-select the additional files or click the Upload button for each file. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL Required Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.
Important for Current university employees and contingent workers: As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find Jobs. Before you apply though, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will need to click the Upload button multiple times in order to attach your Resume, References and any additional Required Materials noted above.
Employment Eligibility:
Please confirm your eligibility for this position here: http://www.utexas.edu/hr/student/student_acad_employment.html
Retirement Plan Eligibility:
Students in this position may choose to enroll in the UTSaver voluntary retirement programs.
Background Checks:
A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
Pay Transparency:
The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
Employment Eligibility Verification:
If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.
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E-Verify:
The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

• E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
• Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:
Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.
The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.