FWS - Life Sciences

Georgia Department of Revenue; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwinnett Technical College seeks a Federal Work Study student to assist in the Science Department, working with faculty and staff. The role includes operating office equipment, copying, filing, and managing departmental paperwork while following lab safety procedures.

This position provides hands-on experience in a scientific/academic environment and helps students develop professional and technical skills while contributing to continual departmental operations.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as Gwinnett Technical College student in good standing and eligible for Federal Work Study funds.
• Must be available approximately 19 hours per week.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and adherence to safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Assist with organizing routine activities and special projects; provide information to internal and external customers.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and institutional policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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Job Title

FWS - Life Sciences

Agency

Gwinnett Technical College

Job Requisition ID

JR0000007037

Shift

Any (United States of America)

Compensation Details

13.50/HR.

Job Description

This job is aFederal Work Study,non-benefitedposition intheEducation and Sciencedivision thatreports to theDivisionChairofScience.Federal Work-Study (FWS) is a federally funded program by the Department of Education. This program provides part-time jobs for undergraduate students with significant financial need and is administered by the FWS Coordinator, and the Office of Financial Aid,in accordance withthe law, federal regulations, and with instructions from the United States Department of Education.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled Gwinnett Technical College student who is in good academic standing and eligible for funds through the Federal Work Study Program for the current semester. Candidates must be available approximately 19 hours per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

In addition to the minimum qualification’s knowledge, skills and abilities needed to be successful include Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to follow strict safety protocol. Must demonstrated exceptional customer service skills a must.

Job Description Summary

The student will work directly with faculty and staff in the Science Department. Job duties include but are not limited to: operating office equipment, assist with copying, filing, managing departmental paperwork, and follow all laboratory safety procedures and institutional policies. This role is designed to provide students with practical experience in a scientific and academic environment while developing professional and technical skills.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards

Percentage of Time

• Assists in organizing and executing routine activities and special projects; provide information to internal and external customers; other duties as assigned.(75%)
• Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior. (Performed by all incumbents)(25%)

Physical Demands

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

• Requiresoperation, access, orcontrol of financial resources.(N)
• Requires having a P-Card.(N)
• Driving isaresponsibility of this position.(N)
• Thispositionwillhave direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.(C)
• This position will haveSecurity Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).(C)
• This position is astationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periodswith or withoutreasonable accommodation.(O)
• This positionrequiresmoving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite toanotherwith or without reasonable accommodation.(O)
• This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directionswith or without reasonable accommodation.(O)
• This position requires the ability to repeatmotions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingerswith or without reasonable accommodation.(C)
• This position requires the ability to operatemachinery and/or power toolswith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipmentwith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Noisy environments.(C)
• Medium work that includesmoving objects up to 50 poundswith or without reasonable accommodation.(O)
• Light work that includesmoving objects up to 20 poundswith or without reasonable accommodation.(O)
• Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or morewith or without reasonable accommodation.(N)
• Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.(N)
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.(C)

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED - Financial need and PELL eligible - Be enrolled as a student at the location seeking employment - Satisfactory academic progress for Federal Student Aid programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

As set forth in its student catalog, Gwinnett Technical College complies with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG). The TCSG State Board prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual’s age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status (“protected status”). No individual shall be excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under, any TCSG program or activity because of the individual’s protected status; nor shall any individual be given preferential treatment because of the individual’s protected status, except the preferential treatment may be given on the basis of veteran status when appropriate under federal or state law. The following person has been designated to manage inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100/A, Room 515, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, [e-mail].