Top 29 Research assistant Jobs in Lawrence Ks

Student NAL Archaeological Research Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $15 an hour
- Online Application
- University
- Quality control
- Organizational skills
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $19 - $304 an hour
- Part-time
- Project management
- University
- Communication skills
Student Hourly Research Lab Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $17.20 an hour
- Online Application
- University
- In-person
- Civil Engineering
POOL: Student Research Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $12 - $15 an hour
- Online Application
- University
- In-person
- Entry level
Student Research Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Online Application
- Civil engineering
- University
- In-person
Assistant Researcher (.75 FTE)
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $20.10 an hour
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- University
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Animal Care & Research Technician (171841)
Colgate-Palmolive —Topeka, KS
- $44,000 - $55,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Google Workspace
- Clinic experience
- Mid-level
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Student Hourly Lab Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $15 an hour
- Online Application
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- University
POOL: Student Hourly Research Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $14 - $20 an hour
- Online Application
- Computer Science
- University
- In-person
Undergraduate Research Assistant - Student Hourly
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $14 an hour
- Online Application
- School experience
- University
- Organizational skills
Assistant Researcher Senior
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $48,300 - $55,000 a year
- 8 hour shift
- Master's degree
- Analysis skills
- University
Student Lab Assistant / Critter Crew
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $15 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Sanitation
- Maintenance
- University
POOL: Student BESST Peer Mentor Research Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $15 an hour
- University
- Data entry
- In-person
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Student Laboratory Prep Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $12 an hour
- Online Application
- Sanitation
- University
- Education
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Forensic Toxicology Laboratory Processing Technician I
Quest Diagnostics —Lenexa, KS
- From $17.75 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Ability to sit for extended periods
- Military encouraged
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Flextime
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POOL: Student Research Assistant - I2S
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $10.25 - $20.00 an hour
- Online Application
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Java
Pool: Marketing Behavioral Lab Student Assistant
University of Kansas —Lawrence, KS
- $10.25 an hour
- Online Application
- Research
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- In-person
Fabrication Lab Assistant
Unified School District No. 232 —Johnson County, KS
- From $17.50 an hour
- Background check
- School experience
- CPR Certification
Quality Lab Technician
Centaur Animal Health —Olathe, KS
- Full-time
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Pass drug screening
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Laboratory Technician III
Biodesix, Inc. —De Soto, KS
- $35 an hour
- Computer literacy
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Student NAL Archaeological Research Assistant

University of Kansas -
Lawrence, KS

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Job Details

$15 an hour

Qualifications

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Full Job Description

Position Overview

The Archaeological Laboratory Assistant in the Norman Archaeological Laboratory (NAL) supports ongoing faculty-led research in the Department of Anthropology focused on long-term land use and interregional interactions in northern Yukon, Canada. The position is part of a funded research project that integrates archaeological materials, spatial data, and oral histories to establish a cultural chronology of the region. This project contributes to a broader understanding of long-term land use and cultural interaction in collaboration with the Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation.
The student will gain hands-on experience in archaeological laboratory methods, data management, and research communication while contributing directly to an active research program and to collaborative, community-engaged scholarship. The position requires strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently and manage time effectively, and a commitment to performing repetitive, detail-oriented tasks accurately and consistently.

Job Description

45% - Laboratory Processing and Collections Management

Clean, sort, and rehouse archaeological materials (including stone, faunal, botanical, and sediment samples) following established protocols.
Label, measure, and catalog artifacts and samples.
Assist with organizing and maintaining laboratory collections and storage systems.
Retrieve and track samples as needed for analysis.

30% - Data and Database Management

Enter and update catalog data in project databases (e.g., Excel and other database platforms).
Maintain metadata and documentation for all laboratory activities.
Assist with integrating legacy datasets into a unified project database.
Conduct quality-control checks to ensure data accuracy and consistency.

15% - Research and Analytical Support

Assist with literature reviews related to regional archaeology and interregional interactions.
Support the transcription and organization of archival and oral history materials.
Assist in preparing data for radiocarbon sampling and analytical workflows.

10% - Research Communication and Administrative Support

Create figures (e.g., maps, charts, and artifact illustrations) for reports, presentations, and publications.
Organize and maintain digital files, images, and project documentation.
Assist with the preparation of conference posters, presentations, and other dissemination materials.

Required Qualifications

Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel, as indicated in application materials.

Preferred Qualifications

Coursework in anthropology, archaeology, or a related field, as indicated in application materials.
Experience with laboratory work, collections, or databases, as indicated in application materials.
Experience creating figures (e.g., Excel, Illustrator, GIS, or similar tools), as indicated in application materials.
Interest in Arctic, Indigenous, or community-engaged research, as indicated in application materials.
Experience with transcription, archival work, or qualitative data, as indicated in application materials.

Position Requirements

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

To ensure full consideration, please apply before the application deadline of August 24th, 2026. Only complete applications will be considered.

Contact Information to Applicants

Lauren Norman
[email protected]

Advertised Salary Range

$15.00

Anticipated Start Date

Monday August 31, 2026

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Posting Information

Posting ID: 33153BR
Department: Anthropology
Primary Campus: University of Kansas Lawrence Campus
Reg/Temp: Temporary
Employee Class: S-Student

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