College Work Study- Biology (00010894)
About The Position
The Federal Work Study Biology Lab Assistant position is in the Truman College Biology Department at City Colleges of Chicago. The Federal Work Study Program provides subsidized part-time employment to eligible students to help with postsecondary financial needs and encourage them to gain experience in fields related to their studies. Students may use their wages for educational and living expenses. The student supports the Biology Department’s office and laboratory operations. Office duties include assisting at the reception desk, greeting students, faculty, and staff, helping with day-to-day office functions, supporting projects and assignments, and performing general office tasks such as filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry. Lab duties include preparing solutions and buffers for Bio 121 and 114, preparing media for Bio 223, decontaminating biohazardous material, organizing and maintaining anatomical models, and cleaning and organizing classrooms and preparation areas. The student is expected to follow City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards and represent the institution positively.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years old, have work permit consent, and be eligible to work in the United States.
- Be actively attending one of the City Colleges of Chicago.
- Be enrolled in at least 6 credit semester hours.
- Be pursuing an approved educational credential, degree, or certificate.
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0; this requirement is waived for first-semester new students.
- Be in good standing, with no City Colleges of Chicago academic restrictions.
- Not be a current full- or part-time City Colleges of Chicago employee.
- Have a high school diploma or be actively pursuing a GED at City Colleges of Chicago.
- Have knowledge of City Colleges of Chicago.
- Have excellent oral communication and customer service skills.
- Promote a positive role model and favorable public image as a City Colleges of Chicago representative.
- Be enrolled in Bio 121, Chemistry 121, or Chemistry 201.
Responsibilities
- Assist at the reception desk and greet students, faculty, and staff entering the office.
- Assist staff with day-to-day office functions.
- Provide support on projects and assignments as needed.
- Perform general office support, including filing, faxing, photocopying, and data entry.
- Prepare solutions and buffers for Bio 121 and 114.
- Prepare media for Bio 223.
- Decontaminate biohazardous material.
- Organize and maintain anatomical models.
- Clean and organize classrooms and preparation areas.
- Adhere to City Colleges of Chicago Customer Services Excellence Standards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
