Biology Lab Assistant - Casual Staff

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking Biology Lab Assistants to support students in biology lab courses at Oakton College. Responsibilities include assisting with lab activities such as dissections, microscope work, and providing instructional support. This part-time role requires a passion for student success and effective collaboration with faculty.

Candidates should have completed the relevant biology course with at least a 'B' grade, demonstrating both leadership skills and initiative. The position offers up to 10 hours a week at $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Completed biology course with a grade of 'B' or higher.
• Enjoys working with others and has strong initiative.
• Demonstrates leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist students with lab activities like microscope work and dissections.
• Facilitate student engagement and success.
• Meet weekly with the instructor for lab activity briefings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Student engagement

Microscope work

Physiology experiments

Education

Completed biology course with a grade of 'B' or higher

Job description

Job Description

Biology Lab Assistants assist students in selected sections of biology lab courses to facilitate student engagement and success, augmenting the student experience at Oakton College. Lab Assistants may assist students with scheduled lab activities including assisting students with microscope work, physiology‑based experiments, cadaver work, dissections, assisting with laboratory setup and take‑down of lab, instructing on appropriate lab skills when appropriate and facilitating scheduled "open lab," pending the biological discipline. Weekly meetings with the instructor for briefing of lab activities are required.

Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed the biology course for which they are applying with a grade of "B" or higher. They should enjoy working with others, demonstrate leadership skills and strong initiative, and possess a dedication for student success. Students who are interested in a teaching position should apply for the part‑time biology instructor position.

Additional Information

Up to 10 hours per week.

Hourly: $16.00 dollars.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Oakton College is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Instructions

Please provide a current resume, cover letter, and list of at least three (3) professional references with contact information to submit with your application.

Background Check

Oakton College conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer of employment. Convictions are not a bar to employment. Background checks will be performed in compliance with state and federal law and in accordance with the Illinois Department of Human Rights Conviction Record Protection Act of March 2021.

Employment Eligibility

Oakton College does not utilize E-Verify for employment eligibility verification.