Biology Student Laboratory Teaching Assistant 2 (TA2) F’26 BIOL466L Systems Physiology Riverside, CA

La Sierra; Riverside, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

La Sierra University is seeking a Biology Student Laboratory Teaching Assistant (TA2) to assist the instructor with preparation and operation of laboratory classes, including in-person, virtual, or hybrid formats. The TA2 may provide instruction in the laboratory and assist with grading and related clerical tasks.

Applicants must be a currently enrolled La Sierra student for Fall 2026, have completed BIOL466/L with a grade of B or higher within the last four years, and be able to start on or

Qualifications

• Must have taken BIOL466/L within last 4 years and passed with a grade B or higher.
• Must be a La Sierra University student enrolled for Fall 2026.
• Must be cleared to start on or before September 21.

Responsibilities

• Assist instructor with preparation and operation of lab classes.
• Provide possible instruction in the laboratory.
• Assist with grading of lab assignments/quizzes and related clerical work.

Skills

Laboratory assistance

Grading

Education

BIOL466/L completed within 4 years

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 may provide instruction in 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.
Number of openings depends on course enrollment numbers.
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 BIOL466/L within the last 4 years and passed with a grade of B or higher

Wage Range: $16.90 - $17.70/hr