Biology & Microbiology Lab Assistant (Student Employment)

Daytona State College; Daytona Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, FL is seeking a student employee to assist biology and microbiology laboratories. You will prepare and set up laboratory materials, help maintain clean and safe work areas, and support instructors with models, slides, and specimens.

Applicants must be enrolled in at least 6 credits, meet SAP or maintain a 2.0 GPA, and be available Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. up to 20 hours weekly. Prior biology coursework is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits.
• Must currently be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), or a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.

Responsibilities

• Assist with biology and microbiology laboratory preparation and setup.
• Clean glassware, microscopes, and laboratory equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory work areas.
• Assist with preparing and organizing laboratory materials, models, slides, and specimens.
• Help maintain inventory supplies and proper use of safety and first aid equipment.
• Report any biology or microbiology lab-related issues to the lab manager.
• Keep classrooms and laboratory preparation areas clean and organized.

Skills

Lab skills

Data entry

Communication

Education

Biology coursework preferred

Tools

MS Office

Laboratory equipment

Job description

• Must be enrolled in at least 6 credits.
• Must currently be meeting Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP), or a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA.
• Transient and Dual Enrollment students are in eligible for student employment.
• Please Note: Applicants required to submit their resume and current course schedule in order for their application to be considered complete

Funding:

• Federal Work Study (FWS) and/or Institutional Work Study (IWS)

Hours per week:

• Up to 20 hours.

Days Needed:

• Monday through Friday. (Flexible)

Times Needed:

• Availability between 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Flexible)

Contact Information:

• Email: [e-mail]
• Phone: [phone]

• Assist with biology and microbiology laboratory preparation and setup.
• Clean glassware, microscopes, and laboratory equipment.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe laboratory work areas.
• Assist with preparing and organizing laboratory materials, models, slides, and specimens.
• Help maintain inventory supplies and proper use of safety and first aid equipment.
• Report any biology or microbiology lab-related issues to the lab manager.
• Keep classrooms and laboratory preparation areas clean and organized.

• Biology coursework is preferred.
• Must be able to safely work in a biology and microbiology laboratory environment.
• Must be present, punctual, and able to perform assigned duties.
• Must be physically able to bend, carry, lift, and climb as required.
• Must be able to follow and write instructions accurately and precisely.
• Must possess strong computer skills (email, Word, Excel, etc.) and be self-motivated.
• Must be able to work independently, professionally, and demonstrate excellent communication skills.