Assistant

Ohio Wesleyan University; United States; On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, OH is seeking a Student Worker – Biological Sciences Assistant to support Biology Laboratory Coordinators and the Greenhouse Manager. Duties include helping with labs, washing labware, measuring liquids, restocking supplies, and animal care, while following safety guidelines.

The role requires completing Biol 120 and Biol 122, ability to work independently and in a team, and there is no sponsorship for employment.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of Biol 120 (Cell Biology) and Biol 122 (Organisms & Their Environment).
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team.
• Any field in the biological sciences.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up and breaking down biology labs, washing labware, measuring liquids and media, restocking supplies, and animal care.
• Support faculty during Biol 122 sections and help with special projects and public science outreach, while following health and safety guidelines.

Skills

Independent worker

Teamwork

Biology background

Education

Biol 120

Biol 122

Job description

Student Worker – Biological Sciences Assistant

Student Delaware, OH, US

Number of Openings: 8

Purpose / Objective of the Role

You will be assisting the Biology Laboratory Coordinators and/or Greenhouse Manager

Tasks & Responsibilities

Duties of the Biological Sciences Assistant can include:

• Helping to set up and break down biology labs, wash labware, measure liquid and dry media, restock lab supplies, animal care, watering plants, testing eye wash stations, repairing equipment, cleaning field lab equipment, assisting StAP and/or Museum Interns with special projects, public science outreach programs, assisting faculty members during Biol 122 laboratory sections (if qualified), following health and safety guidelines.
• Animal care duties include: providing day-to-day support for the feeding and housing of departmental invertebrates and fish, checking/recording room temperature and humidity, cleaning fish tanks, making sure that filters, freezers, and refrigerators are operating correctly.

Qualifications / Skills

Successful completion of the following courses (may be currently enrolled this semester):

• Biol 120 (Introduction to Cell Biology)
• Biol 122 (Organisms & Their Environment)
• Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
• Any field in the biological sciences

NOTE: Employment sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Application Instructions

• Complete the ADP application by selecting the "Apply" button and answer all questions.
• Commitment: 3-6 hours per week
• Term: Full Academic Year (Fall 2026 & Spring 2027), temporary, part-time position