Office And Lab Assistant

Norfolk State University; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Norfolk State University is seeking a part-time helper to support the biology department. Responsibilities include answering phones, copying, organizing, posting flyers, delivering packages, watering plants, and assisting faculty in labs and greenhouse areas.

The role involves helping in labs, moving equipment, cleaning, and keeping spaces orderly. Wage employees are paid hourly and capped at 1500 hours per year, with a 29-hour weekly maximum, under Virginia employment rules.

Qualifications

• Biology major preferred.
• Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the biology main office with answering phones, copying, organizing, posting flyers, making flyers, watering plants, feeding fish and delivering packages to faculty.
• Assist faculty with moving equipment and supplies to vehicles, labs or the greenhouse.
• Assist faculty in their labs, including cleaning, organizing, washing dishes, and removing surplus equipment.

Education

Biology major

Job description

Responsibilities

• Assist in the biology main office with answering phones,copying, organizing, posting flyers, making flyers, wateringplants, feeding fish and delivering packages to faculty.
• Assistfaculty with moving equipment and supplies whenever needed, eitherto the vehicles or their labs or the greenhouse.
• Assist facultyin their labs upon request. Jobs may include cleaning, organizing,washing dishes, removing surplus equipment, etc.

Qualifications

Biology major preferred.

Wage employees are paid an hourly rate for actual hours worked and are limited to working 1500 hours per year and can only work a maximum of 29 hours a week. Work hours must be counted on the basis of the twelve-month period beginning May 1 of each year and April30 of the following year. Wage employees in all agencies (all branches of government) are limited to working no more than 1500hours during each twelve-month period of May 1-April 30. Should you work 1500 hours prior to April 30, your services will be terminated immediately. You will not be eligible for employment again until May 1. It is the responsibility of the employee and supervisor, as well as the Office of Human Resources, to monitor these hours to ensure compliance to policy. Wage employees may not earn leave nor do they have access to the Grievance Procedure process. They are not covered by the provision of the Virginia Personnel Act and are not entitled to the benefits afforded employees occupying classified positions.

Norfolk State University conducts background checks on all candidates identified as a finalist for employment consideration. The type of background check(s) performed are dependent upon the type of position for which you have been identified as a finalist and may include criminal history, including sexual offender registry checks, reference checks, degree validation, DMV (driving) records, license verification, and credit report reviews. The results of background checks are made available to University employing officials. As a finalist, you will be required to sign an Authorization to Release form. Norfolk State University utilizes Form I-9 and E-verify in the verification of eligibility for employment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

Contact Information

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