Student Biology Lab Assistant

Concordia University, St. Paul; Saint Paul (MN); Presencial; USD 17.000 - 22.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Concordia University, St. Paul is seeking Student Biology Laboratory Assistants to support science faculty by preparing supplies, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory spaces.

The role averages 4–5 hours per week and provides hands-on lab experience in a university setting. As CSP students, applicants must be enrolled and registered, meet lab safety requirements, and be prepared to assist with various maintenance tasks as needed.

Formación

• Must be a CSP student enrolled and registered.
• Willing to operate safely with chemicals; training provided.
• Part-time hours, typically 4–5 hours per week.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare and collect supplies and reagents for labs.
• Communicate with faculty about lab conditions and needs.
• Maintain clean and organized lab prep spaces.
• Wash and store used glassware after labs.
• Assist faculty with lab maintenance projects.

Conocimientos

Lab assistance

Communication

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Cleaning

Educación

Enrolled CSP student

Herramientas

Glassware washing

Descripción del empleo

Position Overview:

Student Biology Laboratory Assistants support Science Faculty by preparing, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory spaces and play an important role in promoting the Science Department's mission of giving students hands-on experience in laboratory settings. Averages 4-5 hours per week.

• Prepare and collect supplies and reagents to be used in their assigned labs.
• Communicate with faculty about lab conditions that need faculty attention (ordering supplies, equipment maintenance, etc).
• Maintain clean lab and prep spaces.
• Wash and put away used glassware.
• Assist faculty with lab maintenance related projects.

Working Conditions:

Student biology lab assistants will be working with a range of chemicals including acids/bases, oxidizing agents, flammable liquids, and solids. All necessary training, personal protective equipment, safety equipment, and hazardous waste disposal containers will be provided.

To be eligible to be a CSP student employee, one must:

• Be enrolled and registered as a CSP student (PSEO students are not eligible).
• Have a United States social security number.*
• Be in good standing with CSP academic requirements and student accounts.
• Have declared a major with CSP.
• For summer employment, priority will be given to the student employees who are enrolled and registered in summer courses.

*International students who are on a F-1 Visa must obtain an United States social security number: For assistance obtaining a social security number, please contact International Student Services at [e-mail]. More information can be found on the ISS website .

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically Minnesota Statute 363. All qualified applicants and employees will be considered for employment and advancement without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, disability, age, genetic information, creed, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, membership or activity in a local commission or any other status protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all employment practices and terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to promotions, transfers, compensation, terminations, training, and participation in CSP sponsored benefits or programs. CSP prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at https://www.csp.edu/student-life/title-ix/ .