Natural Science Program Assistant

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Fairmont (WV); On-site; USD 13,776 - 17,908; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal Work-Study

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a Natural Science Program Assistant to support laboratory management and research activities within the Department of Natural Sciences on the Main Campus.

You will assist with lab set up and clean up, manage materials, and collaborate with instructors as a laboratory aide, contributing to faculty research and STEM grant initiatives during the academic year.

Qualifications

• STEM majors are required to qualify for the student position.

Responsibilities

• Laboratory set up / clean up
• Materials management
• Collaborate with instructors to serve as laboratory aids
• Laboratory work in support of faculty research or STEM grant initiatives

Skills

STEM majors

Job description

Natural Science Program Assistant

Assist with laboratory management and research activities conducted within the Department of Natural Sciences (Biology, Chemistry, Forensics, Geoscience or Physics).

Responsibilities

• Laboratory set up / clean up
• Materials management
• Collaborate with instructors to serve as laboratory aids
• Laboratory work in support of faculty research or support of STEM grant initiatives

Minimum Qualifications

• STEM majors

Other Details

• Student appointment length: Academic Year
• Base hourly rate: $10.00-$13.00
• Number of positions: 3
• Funded by Federal Workstudy only: Yes
• Employment location: Main Campus
• Reports to: Kristy Henson, Assistant Professor of Forensic Science
• Anticipated hire date: 8/1/2026
• Job close date: 9/30/2026