Lab Assistant - Art

Mercer University; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Macon, GA is seeking a Lab Assistant for the Art Department to support student artwork and maintain equipment. The role involves helping with printing, laser cutting, ink inventory, and basic workspace upkeep on campus.

You will assist students with ART/GRA projects, ensure dehumidifier runs, and keep the area tidy. This is a part-time on-campus student position with hourly compensation.

Qualifications

• Maintains space and equipment for ART/GRA projects.
• Operates printers and laser cutter to support student work.
• Restocks inks and maintains inventory records.

Responsibilities

• Empty the dehumidifier and ensure it runs continuously.
• Plug in all mice to charge.
• Maintain inventory of inks for all printers and keep shared inventory doc updated.
• Operate printers to assist students printing ART/GRA projects (no other projects).
• Operate laser cutter to assist ART/GRA production (no other uses).
• Keep workspace clean and organized; disinfect keyboards/desktops as needed.

Skills

Equipment operation

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Tools

Printers

Laser cutter

Job description

Job Family: Student Work Study

Department: Art

Supervisor: Allie Hodges

Job Title: Lab Assistant - Art

Job Description

• 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

Mercer Student Employment - About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.