Biology Lab Assistant - Casual Staff
About The Position
Biology Lab Assistants assist students in selected sections of biology lab courses to facilitate student engagement and success, augmenting the student experience at Oakton College. Lab Assistants may assist students with scheduled lab activities including assisting students with microscope work, physiology-based experiments, cadaver work, dissections, assisting with laboratory setup and take-down of lab, instructing on appropriate lab skills when appropriate and facilitating scheduled 'open lab,' pending the biological discipline. Weekly meetings with the instructor for briefing of lab activities are required.
Requirements
- Applicants who have successfully completed the biology course for which they are applying with a grade of "B" or higher are eligible to work as a Biology Lab Assistant.
- Applicants should enjoy working with others.
- Demonstrate leadership skills.
- Possess a strong initiative.
- Possess a dedication for student success.
Nice To Haves
- Specific skills/aptitudes may vary pending on the biological discipline.
Responsibilities
- Assist students with scheduled lab activities including assisting students with microscope work, physiology-based experiments, cadaver work, dissections.
- Assist with laboratory setup and take-down of lab.
- Instruct on appropriate lab skills when appropriate.
- Facilitate scheduled 'open lab,' pending the biological discipline.
- Attend weekly meetings with the instructor for briefing of lab activities.
Benefits
- Hourly: $16.00 dollars
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
