Student Biology Lab Assistant

Concordia University, St. Paul • St. Paul, MN

2h

About The Position

Student Biology Laboratory Assistants support Science Faculty by preparing, cleaning, and maintaining laboratory spaces. They help promote the Science Department’s mission of giving students hands-on experience in laboratory settings. The role averages 4–5 hours per week.

Assistants work with chemicals including acids and bases, oxidizing agents, flammable liquids, and solids. Necessary training, personal protective equipment, safety equipment, and hazardous-waste disposal containers are provided.

To be eligible for CSP student employment, applicants must be enrolled and registered as a CSP student (PSEO students are not eligible), have a United States Social Security number and proper Form I-9 identification, be in good standing with CSP academic requirements and student accounts, and have declared a major with CSP. For summer employment, priority is given to student employees enrolled and registered in summer courses. F-1 international students must obtain a United States Social Security number and may contact International Student Services for assistance.

CSP provides equal employment opportunity in accordance with applicable laws and prohibits discrimination in employment practices and terms and conditions of employment. CSP also prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity it operates.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled and registered as a CSP student; PSEO students are not eligible.
• Must have a United States Social Security number.
• Must have identification acceptable under Form I-9.
• Must be in good standing with CSP academic requirements and student accounts.
• Must have declared a major with CSP.
• Must work with chemicals including acids and bases, oxidizing agents, flammable liquids, and solids; required training and protective and safety equipment are provided.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and collect supplies and reagents for assigned labs.
• Communicate with faculty about laboratory conditions requiring faculty attention, such as supply orders and equipment maintenance.
• Maintain clean laboratory and preparation spaces.
• Wash and put away used glassware.
• Assist faculty with laboratory maintenance projects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed