Lab Assistant

Lab Assistant (26141073)

Position Title:

Lab Assistant - (26141073) The Montana Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for our summer Intern - Lab Assistant position in the Bozeman Analytical Lab located at Montana State University. The Montana Department of Agriculture is serving Montana Agriculture and growing prosperity under the Big Sky. The Agricultural Sciences Division provides agricultural, environmental, and public services and protection through program administration, cooperative agreements, enforcement, regulatory and compliance services and laboratory services.

Position Overview:

Part-time Lab assistant position available at the Bozeman Analytical Lab. This position will be 10-15 hours/week. Duties include sample processing, sample weighing, laboratory cleaning, washing dishes, and some administrative tasks. This position provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience in a laboratory work environment. Flexible schedule to be determined at time of hire.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

Candidates with a science background currently enrolled at MSU who are available during summer months.

Applicant Pool Statement:

If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.

Training Assignment:

This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary:

$ 19.00 - 19.00

Hourly Telework Eligibility:

Not Telework Eligible Benefits Package Eligibility:

Retirement Plan Optional Number of Openings : 1

Employee Status:

Temporary Schedule:

Part-Time Job Type : Internship Shift : Day Job Travel : No Primary Location :

Bozeman Agency:

Department of Agriculture Union:

000 - None Posting Date : Apr 16, 2026, 11:57:48 AM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone) :

Ongoing Required Application Materials:

Cover Letter, Resume Contact Name:

Traci Merzlak |

Contact Email:

Traci.merzlak@mt.gov |

Contact Phone:

406-444-3145 The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agency's HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application. State government does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, creed, political beliefs or affiliation, veteran status, military service, retaliation, or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.