Procurement & Property Student Assistant

Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory is hiring a Procurement & Property Student Assistant within the Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO).

The student will work as part of the Procurement and Property team to assist with purchasing high volume, low risk PCard and Purchase Orders including lab and office supplies, chemicals, tools, equipment, and off-site equipment maintenance and support services. This position will be responsible for understanding the Service Center's key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics, and contributes to the fulfillment of projects and functional area objectives, as well as the administration of the subcontracts post award.

What you will learn:

• 75%: In accordance with Lab Policies and Guidelines, assist with purchasing low risk goods and services using the appropriate purchasing methodology, including:
  • Documenting and maintaining all PCard and Purchase Orders
  • Providing customer service to internal and external stakeholders
  • Reconciling and closing out orders
• 25%: Proactively coordinate with subcontract administrators in the Procurement department to complete any tasks such as:
  • Verifying vendor's enrollment statuses
  • Obtaining export compliance classification number for goods purchases
  • Database management

Requirements:

• Candidates must be majoring in an undergraduate program, enrolled full-time at an accredited college or university. Proof of enrollment is required.
• The ideal candidate must have completed at least their second year of college and have maintained an overall GPA of at least 3.0.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Hands-on knowledge in using Word, Excel and Adobe Acrobat software.
• Must be organized, resourceful, detail-oriented, a quick learner, and a self-starter.

Preferred majors, knowledge, skills, and abilities:

• Undergraduate majoring in Business Administration, Finance, Computer Sciences, Math, Data Science, Supply Chain, Economics or Accounting.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity using online tools such as Google Applications (Gmail, Drive, Calendar).
• Familiarity with Oracle-PeopleSoft or equivalent.

Additional information:

• Application date: Priority consideration will be given to candidates who apply by March 23, 2026. Applications will be accepted until the job posting is removed.
• Appointment type: This is a variable 1 year, student assistant appointment with the possibility of renewal based upon satisfactory job performance, continuing availability of funds and ongoing operational needs.
• Salary range: The hourly range for this position is $21.40 - $25.18. Pay will be dependent on the current level of education.
• Work authorization: Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Work modality: Work may be performed on-site, hybrid, or full-time telework. Work must be performed within the United States. A REAL ID or other acceptable form of identification is required to access Berkeley Lab sites (for more information click here).

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Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The foundation of Berkeley Lab is our Stewardship Values: Team Science, Service, Trust, Innovation, and Respect; and we strive to build community with these shared values and commitments. Berkeley Lab is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We heartily welcome applications from all who could contribute to the Lab's mission of leading scientific discovery, excellence, and professionalism. In support of our rich global community, all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under State and Federal law.

Berkeley Lab is a University of California employer. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer.