Lab Assistant - Art

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 11,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Lab Assistant - Art to support the Art Department as part of a Student Work Study program. Duties include maintaining printer inks, operating printers and the laser cutter to aid ART/GRA projects, and ensuring the workspace is clean and organized. Permission from the Art Department is required before applying.

Hourly wage is $10 with scheduled hours of 8 per week and a start date of 08/28/2026 through 05/08/2027. Supervising staff is Allie Hodges; department is Art.

Qualifications

• Authority to apply granted by Art Department.

Responsibilities

• Empty the dehumidifier and ensure it runs continuously.
• Plug in all mice to charge.
• Maintain inventory of inks for all printers (stock, prep orders, document current inventory).
• Operate printers to assist students in ART/GRA printing projects.
• Operate the laser cutter for ART/GRA production (no use for other purposes).
• Assist with keeping the space clean and organizing items, disinfecting surfaces.

Tools

Printers

Laser cutter

Job description

Lab Assistant - Art

Hourly $10

Job Family: Student Work Study

Department: Art

Supervisor: Allie Hodges

Job Description

*ONLY APPLY IF GIVEN PERMISSION BY ART DEPARTMENT*

• 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.

Scheduled Hours: 8

Start Date: 08/28/2026

End Date: 05/8/2027