Research Assistant (OLD)

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University is seeking a Research Assistant (OLD) to support information technology and laboratory tasks in the School of Engineering. The role requires maintaining equipment, keeping detailed records and demonstrating proactive problem solving, good communication, and reliability.

This student position offers 20 scheduled hours per week with a start date of 08/19/2025 and an end date of 05/15/2026. A background in relevant technology and lab practices is essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Background in relevant technology and laboratory practices used in research.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem solving attitude.
• Willingness to tackle unstructured projects and maintain detailed records.

Responsibilities

• Assist with information technology tasks and laboratory duties as required for research.
• Maintain and operate laboratory equipment as needed for experiments.
• Keep detailed records of procedures, results and observations.

Skills

IT skills

Laboratory tasks

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Job Family: Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study

Department: Dean's Office, School of Engineering

Supervisor: Kelsey Hall

Job Title: Research Assistant (OLD)

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. 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: 08/19/2025

End Date: 05/15/2026

Mercer Student Employment – About Us

Student employees are vital to the success of Mercer University. At Mercer, we are dedicated to helping students find meaningful on-campus jobs and ensuring that students maximize the value of their employment experiences. We believe that having an on-campus job helps students become more involved with the Mercer University community, provides valuable work experience, helps build transferable skills, and habits that will benefit future career options. Moreover, on-campus jobs provide financial rewards.

Important Note: In adherence to the Immigration Control Act of 1986, all student employees must complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form (I-9) and present documentation verifying citizenship or permanent residency. You will not be allowed to begin work until the I-9 form has been completed and properly certified. The required documents include either a valid US Passport, certificate of US citizenship, alien registration card with photograph OR two of the following documents: a state driver's license, validated student ID card, original social security card, birth certificate.