Biology Lab Assistant (FWS) – Prep & Lab Support

City Colleges of Chicago

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 19,000 - 28,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) offers Federal Work Study positions, including a Biology Lab Assistant at Harold Washington Campus. The role supports lab prep, reagent preparation, and classroom maintenance in the Biology Department.

It emphasizes learning, professional conduct, and customer-focused service while allowing flexible hours across Monday to Saturday. Ideal candidates are CCC students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, actively pursuing a degree or certificate, with a minimum 2.0

Qualifications

Applicants must be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
Must be actively attending City Colleges of Chicago.
Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
Not currently a Full or Part-time CCC employee.
All positions are employment at-will.

Responsibilities

Student worker will be responsible for preparations of reagents, solutions, and cleaning of glassware.
Maintenance of prep labs including setting up classrooms before labs and cleaning after labs.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
The student will be properly trained before performing this task.
Professional demeanor and great customer service.
Flexible Hours, Monday-Saturday availability.