Biology Lab Assistant - Institutional Student Worker

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a part-time Biology Lab Assistant to assist in lab execution and content delivery. Responsibilities include preparing labs, setting up and taking down equipment, and supporting students. Candidates must be currently enrolled students, demonstrating responsibility and the ability to learn new lab techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at UNG.
• Requires a biology faculty reference.

Responsibilities

• Preparing labs in advance.
• Assisting students and answering their questions.
• Cleaning labs and doing inventory.

Skills

Self-motivation

Responsibility

Hard-working

Punctuality

Education

Enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credit hours at UNG

Job description

Job Title: Biology Lab Assistant - Institutional Student Worker
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 283758
About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for Student Lab Assistants in the Biology department on the Dahlonega campus. Lab assistants in the biology department will work alongside the faculty and staff to facilitate lab execution and content delivery. The Biology Department looks for students who are responsible, self-motivated, hard-working, punctual, able to maintain a regular work schedule, and are available to learn new techniques required in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Preparing in advance for lab
• Setting up labs and taking them down
• Assisting students in lab & answering their questions
• Prepping supplies
• Doing inventory
• Cleaning labs
• Helping in the office
• The commitments will vary by labs and semesters.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
• Students need to proivide the name of one biology faculty reference.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This role is considered a positon of trust.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Position of Trust