Biology Laboratory Assistant

McDaniel College; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,342,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

403B retirement

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

McDaniel College is seeking a Biology Laboratory Assistant to support the Biology laboratory and stockroom operations. The role involves setting up and breaking down lab activities, preparing materials, and managing inventories under supervision.

Qualifications include being an undergraduate student at McDaniel College with Federal Work Study. Biology or Chemistry majors are preferred, and safety within the lab is essential.

Qualifications

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
• Have Federal Work Study as part of a Financial Aid package.
• Strong high school background in biology and/or chemistry.
• Biology or Chemistry majors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in setting up and breaking down Biology lab activities.
• Prepare laboratory materials such as solutions and growth media.
• Maintain Biology stockroom including washing glassware and equipment upkeep.
• Manage chemical and equipment inventories for the Biology Department.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Laboratory safety

Glassware handling

Education

Undergraduate student at McDaniel College

Biology or Chemistry majors preferred

Tools

Glassware washing machine

Job description

McDaniel College is a four-year, independent college of the liberal arts and sciences offering over 100 undergraduate and graduate programs. One of the original "Colleges That Change Lives," McDaniel emphasizes experiential learning and student-faculty collaboration to develop the unique potential in every student. Represented by the Green Terror, over 20 athletic teams compete in the NCAA Division III Centennial Conference. A student-centered community of 1,600 undergraduates and 1,400 graduate students offers access to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., plus a European campus in Budapest, Hungary.

At McDaniel College we value our employees by offering our full-time employees tuition remission, 403B retirement accounts, paid time off, medical insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, and paid maternity and parental leave. For more information about the college's benefits, please click here to review the 2026 benefits guidebook and click here to view 2026 premium rates.

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Job Description:

Job Title: Biology Laboratory Assistant

Effective Date: 08/16/2026

Reports to: Biology Laboratory Manager

Department: Biology

Rate of Pay: Maryland Minimum Wage

FSLA Status: Non-Exempt

Location of Position: Eaton Hall, McDaniel College, 2 College Hill, Westminster, MD 21157

Duration of Appointment: August 5, 2026 to May 25, 2026

Schedule: Schedule is at discretion of supervisor

Evaluation Procedures: Student workers are evaluated on a continuous basis.

Scope: Support Biology laboratory and stockroom duties.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in setting up and breaking down Biology laboratory activities especially for Principles of Biology and Microbiology.
• Assist in the preparation of laboratory materials such as solutions and various growth media.
• Assist in general management of the Biology stockroom including washing glassware (operating glassware washing machine), putting away equipment, maintenance of equipment and sterilization of microbiological waste.
• Assist in the maintenance of the chemical inventory for all departments on campus and the equipment inventory for the Biology Department.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Current undergraduate student at McDaniel College.
• Have Federal Work Study as part of a Financial Aid package.
• Strong high school background in biology and/or chemistry
• Biology or Chemistry majors preferred

Physical Characteristics:

• Ability to handle fragile equipment and glassware.

Additional Information:

McDaniel College, in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate in the recruitment, admission, and employment of students, faculty, and staff in the operation of any of its educational programs and activities. McDaniel College will not tolerate any discrimination or harassment on the basis of any protected status including protective hairstyle, race, religion, color, ancestry or national origin, disability, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, genetic information, marital status, veteran's status, or any other actual or perceived legally protected characteristics.