Student Assistant - FWS

The Environmental Compliance & Lab Safety FWS Student Assistant supports the university’s environmental compliance and lab safety programs. The FWS Student Assistant-Environmental Compliance and Lab Safety reports to the Safety and Compliance Manager who falls under Environmental Health and Safety. Responsibilities include assisting with administrative tasks, data management, field data collection in labs, and research related to wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and lab safety. The role helps maintain accurate environmental data, coordinate compliance activities, and support safe lab practices.

40% - Environmental Compliance & Lab Safety Support: 

• Assist with environmental programs and sustainability initiatives.
• Support documentation and tracking of compliance activities.
• Help conduct fume hood inspections and compliance checks.

30% - Data & Operational Support:

• Collect, organize, and analyze safety and compliance data.
• Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and summaries using Excel and other tools.
• Assist with general office tasks such as filing, scanning, and record organization.

20% - System & Policy Administration:

• Provide support for EHS management systems.
• Assist with policy development and maintenance of safety procedures.

10% - Other Duties:

• Participate in special projects and cross-functional initiatives.

Minimum Qualification:

• Current USF student with a Spring 2026 FWS (Federal Work Study) Award pursuing a degree in natural science or Public Health, or a related field.  You must upload a copy of your Spring 2026 FWS Award to be considered for this position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with office productivity tools including spreadsheets, word processing, and basic database systems
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable and able to work effectively within laboratory settings 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the full Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to learn new systems, processes, and analytical methods

Additional Information for Applicants:

• $15 per hour for up to 15 hours per week flexible around class schedule within business hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday, in-office attendance.
• This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check. Please upload a cover letter, resume, Spring 2026 FWS Award, and a copy of your class schedule for Spring 2026.
• Contact information for questions about this recruitment:  Lindsey Hanson lhanson3@usf.edu or Julie Van Horn julie10@usf.edu  

Working at USF

With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.

About USF 

The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws: 

The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applic