Choi Research Assistant

merceruniversity; Illinois; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Illinois seeks a Choi Research Assistant to assist with information technology and laboratory tasks for ongoing research projects. The role requires careful record-keeping, prompt communication, and a proactive approach to solving unstructured challenges.

Ideal candidates will have a background in relevant technology and lab practices, and demonstrate reliability and courteous conduct. This is a student wage position with 20 scheduled hours per week.

Qualifications

• Must have background in relevant technology and laboratory practices used.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem solving.
• Must be prompt and courteous.
• Provides assistance with information technology and laboratory tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with information technology and laboratory tasks.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment as required for research.
• Keep detailed records of experiments and results.
• Communicate findings and collaborate with supervisor as needed.

Skills

IT support

Laboratory tasks

Communication

Problem solving

Adaptability

Punctuality

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study

Department: Dean's Office, School of Engineering

Supervisor: Kelsey Hall

Job Title: Choi Research Assistant

Job Description

• Provides assistance with information technology and laboratory tasks.
• Duties may include use and maintaining laboratory equipment as required for research, keeping detailed records.
• Excellent communication skills, a proactive problem solving attitude, a willingness to tackle unstructured projects.
• Must be prompt, courteous.
• Must have background in relevant technology and laboratory practices being used.

Pay rate: $15/hr

Scheduled Hours: 20

Start Date: 09/4/2026

End Date: 05/8/2027