Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Medical Academies

Georgetown University • Lexington, MA

56d • $21

About The Position

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world. Requirements 2026 Laboratory Teaching Assistant, Medical Academies Georgetown University General Information: The Summer Medical Academies are non-credit academic courses with rigorous curricula that run between one and three weeks. Successful Laboratory Assistants are adaptable, respond confidently and promptly to unexpected challenges, and lead with focus and composure under pressure. . This is a laboratory and academic support position that supports instructors, students, Mentors, the Assistant Academic Director (AAD), and the Academic Director (AD) .

Requirements

• Current or graduating GU Medical, SMP, Doctor of Medicine, and both BA and MA nursing students.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Some graduate-level medical education is preferred.
• Experience working with high school students and faculty.
• Basic knowledge and experience with anatomy and physiology, blood draws, intubation, CPR, sterile gowning and gloving, suturing, and taking blood pressure and vitals.
• Comfortable working in a gross anatomy lab.
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Suite, Zoom, and Canvas learning management system (LMS).

Nice To Haves

• High school and/or undergraduate teaching experience.
• EMT/CPR/AED/First Aid certifications.
• Institutional knowledge of Georgetown University.
• Knowledge or experience relating to the Academy subject matter is a plus.
• Nursing, graduate, and/or first-year medical students are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Completing training and learning about the programs to understand how to best support the student experience.
• Meeting with the AD and/or Lab Instructors prior to programs to review lab activities.
• Assisting in the final planning stages of the program’s labs.
• Leading groups of 10-30 students through lab activities.
• Providing context for lab work.
• Ensuring student safety at all times.
• Creating a safe and supportive academic environment for students.
• Building community and belonging amongst the students and staff.
• Establishing appropriate boundaries with students in compliance with the University's Protection of Minors Policy.
• Reporting unsafe, inappropriate, or concerning behavior, and student conduct issues.
• Enforcing University policies, procedures, and regulations to students.
• Notifying the AD or AAD of any student emergencies or student conduct issues.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options.
• You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees