Choi Research Assistant

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in the Dean's Office, School of Engineering seeks a Choi Research Assistant to support IT and laboratory tasks for ongoing research. This on-campus student role emphasizes accuracy, promptness, and teamwork.

The position offers 20 hours per week at $15 per hour, running from September 4, 2026, to May 8, 2027, and requires strong communication and the ability to handle unstructured projects while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Background in relevant technology and laboratory practices.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem solving.
• Willingness to tackle unstructured projects.
• Must be prompt and courteous.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with IT and laboratory tasks.
• Maintains and uses laboratory equipment.
• Keeps detailed records of experiments and activities.
• Communicates findings and supports research goals.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory techniques

Problem solving

IT basics

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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 and Hours

• Pay rate: $15/hr
• Scheduled Hours: 20
• Start Date: 09/4/2026
• End Date: 05/8/2027

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note

In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.