Student Research Assistant - Lab & IT Support

Mercer University; Illinois; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercer University in the Dean's Office, School of Engineering seeks a Choi Research Assistant to support IT and laboratory tasks for ongoing research. This on-campus student role emphasizes accuracy, promptness, and teamwork.

The position offers 20 hours per week at $15 per hour, running from September 4, 2026, to May 8, 2027, and requires strong communication and the ability to handle unstructured projects while maintaining detailed records.

Qualifications

• Background in relevant technology and laboratory practices.
• Excellent communication skills and proactive problem solving.
• Willingness to tackle unstructured projects.
• Must be prompt and courteous.

Responsibilities

• Provides assistance with IT and laboratory tasks.
• Maintains and uses laboratory equipment.
• Keeps detailed records of experiments and activities.
• Communicates findings and supports research goals.

Skills

Communication

Laboratory techniques

Problem solving

IT basics

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Mercer University in the Dean's Office, School of Engineering seeks a Choi Research Assistant to support IT and laboratory tasks for ongoing research. This on-campus student role emphasizes accuracy, promptness, and teamwork.

The position offers 20 hours per week at $15 per hour, running from September 4, 2026, to May 8, 2027, and requires strong communication and the ability to handle unstructured projects while maintaining detailed records.