Lab & IT Research Assistant (Detail-Oriented & Proactive)

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Research Assistant to support information technology and laboratory tasks within the Dean's Office, School of Engineering. The role involves assisting with research activities, maintaining equipment, and recording detailed data.

Paid position at $15 per hour, about 20 scheduled hours, start on 01 August 2025 and end on 14 May 2026; on-campus student employment with I-9 eligibility requirements.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Proactive problem solving attitude.
• Willingness to tackle unstructured projects.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with information technology and laboratory tasks.
• Duties may include use and maintaining laboratory equipment as required for research, keeping detailed records.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Unstructured projects

Job description

Mercer University is seeking a Research Assistant to support information technology and laboratory tasks within the Dean's Office, School of Engineering. The role involves assisting with research activities, maintaining equipment, and recording detailed data.

Paid position at $15 per hour, about 20 scheduled hours, start on 01 August 2025 and end on 14 May 2026; on-campus student employment with I-9 eligibility requirements.