Life Sciences Lab Teaching Assistant (Student)

PALMER COLLEGE FOUNDATION

Davenport (IA)

On-site

USD 17,000 - 22,000

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

Palmer College Foundation in Davenport, IA seeks a Life Sciences Teaching Assistant for the Palmer College labs. This student role supports faculty in Gross Anatomy and related labs, with scheduled times Tue/Wed and Tue/Thu blocks.

Eligibility requires current Palmer students with strong biology coursework and a minimum GPA; the position includes training and exam support, proctoring, and lab prep. Responsibilities include delivering clear lab instruction, assisting during practicals, and

Qualifications

Must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 to remain in the program.
Pass the course they are teaching with at least a “B”.
The application process also includes an interview.

Responsibilities

Carry out the instruction of assigned laboratories in a manner consistent with the wishes of the lead instructor for that class.
Attend orientation or training for lab assignments as required by their supervising lead instructor.
Participate in laboratory practicals. This will include the administration of the exam and may also include exam set-up, tear-down, and proctoring.
The TA will prepare for a lab in such a manner that they can not only teach the assigned material but also answer most reasonable questions that students may ask about the information.
The TA will help prepare labs with prosections, bones, opening tanks, using preservatives on donors, and closing and cleaning tanks/tables.