Biology Student Laboratory Teaching Assistant 2 (TA2) F’26 BIOL185L Basic Medical Microbiology

La Sierra University; Riverside (CA); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

La Sierra University in Riverside, CA seeks a Biology Student Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA2) to assist with prep and operation of laboratory classes, in-person, virtual, or hybrid. The TA2 will provide instruction during labs and may assist with grading and clerical tasks. Must be a current La Sierra student and meet course prerequisites.

Start by Sept 21, with availability for the full lab duration and related activities. Wage range $16.90-$17.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Must be La Sierra University student currently enrolled in Fall 2026 quarter.
• Must have taken BIOL185/L or BIOL474/L within last 4 years and passed with B or higher or been TA2 for those courses.
• Able to work full lab hours including set-up, resets, take-down and related activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparation and operation of laboratory classes (in-person, virtual, or hybrid).
• Provide instruction during the laboratory session.
• Assist with grading of lab assignments/quizzes and related clerical tasks.
• Work full-time for the class lab duration and participate in setup, take-down, and meetings.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Lab instruction

Communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

The Biology Student Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA2) assists the instructor with preparation & operation of laboratory classes whether in-person, virtual, or hybrid. The TA2 provides instruction during the laboratory. The TA2 may be called upon to assist with grading of laboratory assignments/quizzes and other clerical work related to the laboratory class experience. TA2 applicants must have taken and passed the course they would TA for with a grade “B” or higher.

The course instructor is the direct supervisor, and the person who makes the final hire decision.

The TA2 must be able to work a laboratory section for the full time the class lab runs, plus allow time for set-up, resets, take-down, meetings with the instructor, grading and other operational activities related to the running of the lab & lecture.

• Must be a La Sierra University student currently enrolled in the Fall 2026 quarter
• Should be cleared and able to start work on or before the desired start date September 21
• Must have taken BIOL185/L or BIOL474/L within last 4 years and passed with a grade of B or higher or been TA2 for either of these courses with full wet labs in the last 4 years

Further details about this position may be requested from [e-mail].

Wage Range: $16.90 - $17.50/hr