Biology Laboratory Assistant

Mercer Cluster; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Biology Laboratory Assistant (Student Employee) to assist in setting up and breaking down labs, clean glassware and equipment, and uphold lab safety rules. The role requires clear communication, reliability, and basic computer skills, with punctual, courteous teamwork.

Start date: 08/17/2026. End date: 05/07/2027. Pay rate: $11.00 per hour. This position supports the Biology department and offers valuable campus work experience for Mercer students.

Qualifications

• Must communicate well and work well with others.
• Must have general computer knowledge.
• Must be courteous, prompt, dependable, and shows up on time.
• Must practice lab safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Set up labs and break down labs.
• Clean glassware and equipment.
• Maintain orderly work areas and follow safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Punctuality

Job description

# **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:**Vernice Thomas**Job Title:**Biology Laboratory Assistant**Job Description:**Student employee will be required to assist in setting up labs, breaking down labs, cleaning glassware and equipment.Must practice lab safety rules.Must have the ability to communicate well and work well with others.Must have general computer knowledge.Must be courteous, prompt, dependable, and shows up to the work on time.Pay rate $11.00 per hour**Scheduled Hours:**10**Start Date:**08/17/2026**End Date:**05/7/2027Student 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.