Research Assistant

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in Illinois is seeking a Research Assistant to support information technology and laboratory tasks within the Dean's Office, School of Engineering. The role involves assisting researchers, maintaining equipment, and keeping detailed records to support ongoing projects.

The position requires strong communication, proactive problem-solving, and a willingness to tackle unstructured tasks. Start date is 09/10/2026 and end date 12/04/2026, with a pay rate that varies by hour and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and proactive problem solving are required.
• Willingness to tackle unstructured projects.
• Background in relevant technology and laboratory practices.

Responsibilities

• Assist with information technology and laboratory tasks.
• Use and maintain laboratory equipment as required for research.
• Keep detailed records of experiments and activities.
• Collaborate with Dr. Vo on research tasks.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Unstructured project handling

Punctual and courteous

Lab technology familiarity

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study Department: Dean's Office, School of Engineering Supervisor: Kelsey Hall Job Title: Research Assistant

Job Description

Provides assistance with information technology and laboratory tasks. Duties may include use and maintaining laboratory equipment as required for research, keeping detailed records. This job is decided by Dr. Vo

• Excellent communication skills, a proactive problem solving attitude, a willingness to tackle unstructured projects.
• Must be prompt, courteous.
• Must have background in relevant technology and laboratory practices being used.

Pay rate: Varies per hour Scheduled Hours: 20 Start Date: 09/10/2026 End Date: 12/4/2026

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