MLS Lab/Teaching assistants

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 13,638 - 19,424; Part time

Job summary

A university department in Ogden is seeking MLS Lab/Teaching assistants to help maintain labs and train students in medical laboratory sciences. Ideal candidates must be current MLS students enrolled full-time with at least a 2.0 GPA. Responsibilities include preparing lab materials and assisting students with coursework. The role is part-time, offering 5-20 hours per week at a pay rate of $12.00 per hour. Interested applicants should complete an online application, including a resume and cover letter.

Qualifications

• Current MLS students only.
• 1 to 2 semesters of MLS laboratory sections completed.
• Experience with various types of lab equipment.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain labs used for student training.
• Assist with training students in previously completed courses.
• Prepare media and reagents for labs.

Skills

Experience with lab equipment

Knowledge of lab procedures

Education

Current MLS student accepted to the MLS program

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title: MLS Lab/Teaching assistants

Requisition Number: H00036P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 5-20 (cannot exceed 20)

Months per year: Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade: Salary, Hourly Pay Rate $12.00

Job Summary/Basic Function

Medical Laboratory Sciences (MLS) Lab/Teaching assistants help in maintaining the labs used for student training in the department and assist with training students in the courses they have already finished. They may assist with the preparation of media and reagents used in the labs, help with the maintenance of lab equipment, and help the instructor train students by reviewing course information and teaching lab skills.

• This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time, the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must be current MLS students who have been accepted to the MLS program. Students usually work 5-20 hours per week.

• 1 to 2 semesters of MLS laboratory sections completed.
• Experience working with various types of lab equipment and analyzers.

Preferred Qualifications

Background Check? No.

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date: 03/11/2026

Review Date: 03/13/2026

Job Close Date: 05/11/2027

Open Until Filled.

Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/3601

Notes to Applicant

To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, and an optional cover letter. If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

This position is 50/50 eligible; student must be enrolled full‑time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.