Research Assistant

Mercer Cluster; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer Cluster in Macon Campus seeks a Research Assistant to support information technology and laboratory duties for engineering research. The role involves operating lab equipment, maintaining records, and assisting with experiments under Dr. Vo's guidance.

The ideal candidate will show excellent communication, a proactive problem-solving attitude, and willingness to tackle unstructured projects while remaining prompt and courteous. This is a student wage/Work Study position.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to assist with information technology and laboratory tasks.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment as required for research.
• Keep detailed records of experiments and results.

Responsibilities

• Assist with information technology tasks in a research setting.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment and keep accurate records.
• Contribute to unstructured projects with a proactive problem-solving approach.
• Demonstrate promptness and courtesy in all communications.

Skills

IT skills

Lab techniques

Communication

Problem solving

Proactive attitude

Job description

Research Assistant# Student Employment## Research AssistantApply: Macon Campus: Posted Today: JR104309# **Application Instructions:****Active Student Employees:** If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing **Workday** account. **Do not apply from the external careers website**. Log in to **Workday** and type **Find Jobs in the search**. Locate the position and click **Apply**.**External Applicants:** Please upload your **resume** on the **Apply** screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the **My Information** page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. ***You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it*.****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. VoExcellent 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