Biology Lab Assistant

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University seeks a Biology Lab Assistant to help maintain lab operations and support various biology courses. Ideal candidates are biology majors/minors, possessing teamwork skills and a basic understanding of lab safety. This role starts at $10.80/hour, with a commitment to fostering student engagement and professional growth.

Benefits

Opportunity to gain valuable lab experience

Flexible working hours

Engagement with the university community

Qualifications

• Candidate must be majoring/minoring in Biology.
• Previous lab experience preferred but not required.
• Must work well with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab coordinator with lab maintenance and cleaning.
• Set up and take down laboratory materials.
• Support tasks related to Intro Biology, Genetics, Eukaryotic Cell, Research.

Skills

Teamwork

Basic lab safety knowledge

Lab maintenance

Education

Majoring or minoring in Biology or a closely related field

Job description

Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply.

External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.

IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

Job Family:

Student Work Study

Application Instructions:

Active Student Employees: If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website. Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search. Locate the position and click Apply.

External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page.

IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it.

Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Biology

Supervisor:

Brooke Cabrera

Job Title:

Biology Lab Assistant

Job Description:

Student Lab Assistants are responsible for assisting a lab coordinator with basic lab maintenance such as setting up and taking down laboratory materials, cleaning lab spaces and materials. Requirements: Canidate must be majoring and/or minoring in Biology or a closely related field. Previous lab experience and basic lab safety knowledge is strongly preferred but not required. Must work well with others. Pay rate starts at $10.80/ hour.

Please submit resume with application. Assists with Intro Biology, Genetics, Eukaryotic Cell, Research area duties/tasks.

Scheduled Hours:

6

Start Date:

01/6/2025

End Date:

05/30/2025

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.