Student Microbiology Lab Assistant — Part-Time

Victoria College; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Victoria College’s Science Department is recruiting two part-time Student Workers for the Microbiology Lab for the Fall 2026 semester. The positions support the Microbiology Lab Manager, Lab Assistants, and Faculty in maintaining sterile lab environments and assisting with laboratory activities.

Responsibilities include handling the Autoclave, disposing of autoclaved plates, cleaning media and slides, preparing disinfectant solutions, restocking supplies, and assisting with opening and closing

Qualifications

• Enrollment in minimum 6 credit hours Fall/Spring; 3 credit hours in Summer.
• English proficiency and written/oral communication skills.
• Friendly, professional attitude and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to meet timelines.
• Team player who is dependable, punctual, organized, and detail oriented.

Responsibilities

• Assist with lab duties such as handling the Autoclave and disposing of autoclaved petri plates.
• Assist with cleaning autoclave inoculated culture tube media and handwashing test tubes and caps.
• Prepare Lysol disinfectant solution and refilling containers in Micro labs and General Biology.
• Clean microscope slides after use by students and faculty.
• Maintain student wash bottles and restock supplies at semester start/end.
• Prepare student drawers and restock lens cleaners, immersion oils, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Microbiology Lab Director/Lab Assistants.

Skills

English proficiency

Written and oral communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Team player

Punctual

Detail oriented

Education

Enrollment in min 6 credits Fall/Spring, 3 credits Summer

Tools

Autoclave

Microscope

Job description

Victoria College’s Science Department is recruiting two part-time Student Workers for the Microbiology Lab for the Fall 2026 semester. The positions support the Microbiology Lab Manager, Lab Assistants, and Faculty in maintaining sterile lab environments and assisting with laboratory activities.

Responsibilities include handling the Autoclave, disposing of autoclaved plates, cleaning media and slides, preparing disinfectant solutions, restocking supplies, and assisting with opening and closing