Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Biology Lab Assistant

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Hours

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) offers Federal Work Study positions, including a Biology Lab Assistant at Harold Washington Campus. The role supports lab prep, reagent preparation, and classroom maintenance in the Biology Department.

It emphasizes learning, professional conduct, and customer-focused service while allowing flexible hours across Monday to Saturday. Ideal candidates are CCC students enrolled in at least 6 credit hours, actively pursuing a degree or certificate, with a minimum 2.0

Qualifications

• Applicants must be 16 years or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be actively attending City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes.
• Must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
• Must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students).
• Not currently a Full or Part-time CCC employee.
• All positions are employment at-will.

Responsibilities

• Student worker will be responsible for preparations of reagents, solutions, and cleaning of glassware.
• Maintenance of prep labs including setting up classrooms before labs and cleaning after labs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The student will be properly trained before performing this task.
• Professional demeanor and great customer service.
• Flexible Hours, Monday-Saturday availability.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Enrolled in 6 sem hours (pre-credit or credit)

FAA/Federal Work Study eligible

Job description

FEDERAL WORK STUDY – BIOLOGY LAB ASSISTANT

HAROLD WASHINGTON CAMPUS – BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

The Federal Work Study Program (FWS) is a federally-funded financial aid program that provides subsidized part-time employment for eligible students in order to assist them with postsecondary financial needs. City Colleges of Chicago (CCC) complies with the Department of Education’s regulations regarding the FWS program and allows students to benefit from this opportunity.

Primary Objective

The FWS program encourages students to gain experience in their prospective fields by placing them in areas and departments aligned with their area of study whenever possible. Students are able to use their wages towards educational and living expenses.

FWS jobs are available in areas such as academic departments, laboratories, libraries, administrative offices, student centers and several off-campus locations.

Essential Duties

• Student worker will responsible for preparations of reagents, solutions, and cleaning of glassware.
• Maintenance of prep labs including setting up classrooms before labs and cleaning after labs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• The student will be properly trained before performing this task
• Professional demeanor and great customer service.
• Flexible Hours, Monday-Saturday availability.

Qualifications

Eligibility Requirements:

• Applicants must be 16years or older, have work permit consent, and eligible to work in the United States
• Applicants must be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago
• Applicants must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hours pre-credit or credit classes
• Applicants must be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate
• Applicants must have and maintain a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA (waived for first semester new students)
• Applicants must be in “good standing” – no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions
• Applicants must not be current Full or Part-time employees of the City Colleges of Chicago
• All positions are “employment at-will”

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma required or actively pursuing a GED at the City Colleges of Chicago.
• Must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 semester hour pre-credit of credit classes.
• Must be a part of the Students Financial Aid Program and approved for Federal Work Study.
• Must successfully pass CCC hiring process (Including criminal background check & drug screening if “sensitive’ responsibilities are in the job description)
• Promotes a positive role model and favorable public image as City Colleges of Chicago representative.
• Adheres to the City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.

Salary Range: $17.05 per hour

Offered rate will be determined based on whether assigned location is on campus or off campus.

City Colleges of Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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