Federal Work Study - Biology (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 - Summer 2027)

Jacksonville State University; Jacksonville (AL); On-site; USD 9,400 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

Jacksonville State University’s Biology Department seeks a Federal Work Study Student Aid to assist in research tasks and lab preparation under faculty supervision, including clerical duties as needed.

Applicants must be JSU students enrolled in at least six hours for fall or spring, with a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and eligible for Federal Work Study. International students are not eligible for these positions; see the Financial Aid office for details.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least six hours per fall or spring semester.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript).
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Responsibilities

• Assist in research related tasks
• Assist faculty and lab supervisor with lab preparation and clean-up
• Performs a combination of duties under supervision of faculty and lab supervisor
• Performs clerical and other administrative duties as assigned
• Additional duties as required by the department

Skills

Lab tasks

Research assistance

Education

Enrollment at JSU (≥6 credits)

GPA 2.0 or higher

Job description

Department:

Biology

Salary:

$8.25 per hour (max. 20 hours per week)

Schedule:

Varies, based on the students’ class schedule

Position Summary:

The duties of the Biology Departments Federal Work Study Student Aid are to assist in research related tasks, assist faculty and staff with lab preparation and clean-up. As well as perform a combination of different duties under the supervision of the faculty and lab supervisor. Clerical duties and other administrative tasks may be required by the department.

Positions may be filled based on individual applicants’ skills, qualifications, and departmental needs.

Must be eligible for Federal Work Study. If uncertain of eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Assist in research related tasks
• Assist faculty and lab supervisor with lab preparation and clean-up
• Performs a combination of duties under the supervision of the faculty and lab supervisor
• Performs clerical and other administrative duties as assigned
• Additional duties as required by the department

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be enrolled as a Jax State student taking at least six (6) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)
• If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.
• Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJSU.
• Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.
• May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Notice Regarding International Students:

• International students in student visas are not eligible for Federal Work Study positions.
• Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html

Required Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Unofficial Transcript

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