Student Worker - Biology Department

Blinn; Bryan (TX); Hybrid; USD 13,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Blinn College District is seeking a Student Worker in the Biology Department at the Bryan Campus. The role provides support to faculty and staff in the biology department, including lab upkeep and prep work.

The position requires Federal Work Study eligibility, full-time student enrollment for the semester, and availability to work 15 hours per week. Tasks include washing glassware, maintaining lab areas, preparing media and reagents, and assisting with autoclaving under supervision.

Qualifications

• Must have Federal Work Study eligibility and enrollment in the program.
• Available to work at least 15 hours per week.
• Must be enrolled as a full-time student for the semester.
• Laboratory safety awareness and ability to handle lab materials.

Responsibilities

• Wash glassware.
• Organize, clean, and maintain laboratory areas.
• Assist in preparing media, reagents and solutions.
• Assist with autoclaving under supervision.
• Support the Laboratory Coordinator with assigned tasks.

Skills

Laboratory knowledge

Part-time availability

Physical stamina

Job description

Student Worker - Biology Department

The Blinn College District is searching for a Student Worker - Biology Department at our Bryan Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities are listed below:

Job Summary

To provide support to the faculty and staff in the Department of Biology.

Principal Accountabilities

1. Wash Glassware.


2. Organize, clean, and maintain laboratory areas.


3. Assist in maintaining laboratory preparations.


4. Assist in prepare media, reagents and solutions.


5. Assist in autoclaving with supervision.


6. Assist Laboratory Coordinator with additional assigned tasks

Minimum Qualifications/Required Degree, License or Certifications

1. You must have beenawarded Federal Work Study (financial aid) and satisfy the enrollmentrequirements for this position.


2. Applicant must be available to work at least 15 hours a week.

Minimum Competencies

1. Must be enrolled as a full time student for the semester you are applying for


2. General knowledge of the laboratory environment

Preferred Qualifications

1. At least one science course or AP course takenat the college level/high school


2. Laboratory experience acquired through coursework or workforce.

Special Notes To Applicants

Must be able to work between 15 to 19 hours per week (19 Max), between the hours of9 AM - 5 PM, Monday to Friday

Applicant must be able to walk, stand, climb stairways and step ladders, bend, reach above the shoulder and perform repetitive tasks with hands and arms. This position also requires heavy lifting and pushing (45 to 70 lbs).

Length of employment: semester by semester

Evaluation Procedures & Schedules - n/a

Maximum of 19 hours per week.

Job Type: Part Time

Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Compensation: Hourly Wage

Salary or Wage: $11.00 hr

Grade: SW

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: Biology

Location: Bryan Campus

Target Hire Date: 1/12/2026

The Blinn College Districtprovides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.