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The University of Kansas

Student Biostore Assistant

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A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.

$37,289 / year median in Kansas

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Student Biostore Assistant Position Overview The Biostore seeks a motivated and responsible Student Assistant to support daily operations. This position at Haworth Hall, provides customer service to faculty, staff, and students; assists with inventory tasks; and helps maintain an organized, efficient workspace. The Student Assistant will work in a fast‑paced environment and is expected to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and professionalism. This role does not require a science‑related major students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Job Description 60% - Inventory Stocking & Storeroom Maintenance Restock inventory, organize supplies, and maintain a clean and orderly storeroom to support efficient daily operations. Receive, check in, and document incoming packages. Deliver packages to designated locations on a daily basis. 40% - Customer Service & Point‑of‑Sale Operations Greet and assist customers promptly and professionally. Scan or manually enter items, process transactions accurately, and ensure a positive checkout experience. Required Qualifications Computer knowledge using Microsoft Word and Excel, as indicated in application material. Preferred Qualifications Available to work mornings during the semester, as indicated in application materials. Position Requirements Must be able to lift 20-30 pounds. Must be available for a large portion of the summer and breaks as this is a year round position. During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours. For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester. Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students. (Exceptions granted for
GRA/GTA/GA
appointments DO NOT apply to Student Hourly appointments). Employment Conditions (1) Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by the unit leadership and HR. (2) This is an hourly/non-exempt position. A student employee cannot hold an hourly/non-exempt position and a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA) concurrently. Additional Candidate Instructions In addition to the online application, please provide the following. Resume/ CV Cover Letter addressing required/ preferred qualifications Contact information for 3 professional references To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of September 4th, 2026. Contact Information to Applicants Arlene Whitten Arlene_whitten@ku.edu Advertised Salary Range $10.25 Anticipated Start Date Monday September 14, 2026