Lab Assistant - Art

Mercer University; Alabama; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Alabama is seeking a Lab Assistant - Art to support the Art Department. The role is up to 10 hours per week on a published schedule, performing equipment upkeep, printing assistance, and space maintenance.

You will ensure the dehumidifier runs continuously, charge mice, manage printer inks, assist with ART/GRA printing and laser cutting, and help keep the lab clean and organized. Start date is 08/28/2026 with an end date of 05/08/2027.

Qualifications

• The role requires basic lab oversight and routine equipment handling.

Responsibilities

• Empty the dehumidifier and keep it running.
• Plug in all mice to charge.
• Maintain inventory of inks for all printers and keep a shared inventory doc.
• Operate printers to assist ART/GRA projects, not for other uses.
• Operate the laser cutter to assist ART/GRA projects, not for other uses.
• Help maintain a clean space, tidy surfaces, and disinfect keyboards/desktops.

Job description

Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Art

Supervisor:

Allie Hodges

Job Title:

Lab Assistant - Art

Job Description:

*ONLY APPLY IF GIVEN PERMISSION BY ART DEPARTMENT*

The Art Department Lab monitor will work up to 10 hours a week on a set, published schedule, completing the following tasks while on duty:

• Empty the dehumidifier and be sure it's constantly operating
• Plug in all mice to charge
• Maintain inventory of inks for all 3 printers (stocking, prepping orders, create and maintain shared doc w/ current inventory, etc.)
• Operate the printers as necessary to assist students in printing of ART/GRA projects (printing for other projects is prohibited)
• Operate the laser cutter as necessary to assist students in production of ART/GRA projects (use of the laser cutter and/or materials for other purposes is prohibited)
• Assist with maintaining a clean space, to include storing/organizing items as needed, tidying surfaces, disinfecting keyboards and desktops, etc.

Hourly $10

Scheduled Hours:

8

Start Date:

08/28/2026

End Date:

05/8/2027