Ecology Lab & Field Assistant (Student)

Georgia Gwinnett College; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Georgia Gwinnett College is seeking a part-time Student Assistant - Biology Laboratory Assistant to support ecology research at the Rowen site in Gwinnett County. The position runs Fall 2026 through Summer Fall 2028, with tasks including preparing samples, field collection, and maintaining a clean lab.

Responsibilities include glassware cleaning, sample preparation, macroinvertebrate identification, and coordinating with the team in regular meetings.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in 6 credit hours or more at Georgia Gwinnett College.
• Successful completion of at least one biology, chemistry, or environmental science laboratory course at GGC.
• Must be in good academic standing and maintain good academic standing for the duration of employment.
• Must be good standing with Georgia Gwinnett College and maintain good standing for the duration of employment.
• Must be detail oriented, organized, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Must be comfortable working in a laboratory setting and following lab safety guidelines.
• Schedule flexibility must allow time each weekday to complete necessary ongoing daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Follow the proper procedures to clean glassware and other equipment.
• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Follow the proper procedures in the field to collect water and macroinvertebrate samples.
• Identify macroinvertebrates
• Keep the lab space clean and orderly.
• Attend regularly scheduled meetings to coordinate necessary tasks.
• Assist with other lab and field research tasks as needed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Lab safety

Independent worker

Organized

Education

6+ credit hours at GGC

Lab course in Biology/Chemistry/Environmental Science

Tools

Laboratory procedures

Job description

Georgia Gwinnett College is seeking a part-time Student Assistant - Biology Laboratory Assistant to support ecology research at the Rowen site in Gwinnett County. The position runs Fall 2026 through Summer Fall 2028, with tasks including preparing samples, field collection, and maintaining a clean lab.

Responsibilities include glassware cleaning, sample preparation, macroinvertebrate identification, and coordinating with the team in regular meetings.