Biology Lab Assistant, Student Worker

About the role

Lincoln Land Community College is seeking a Biology Lab Assistant to support laboratory preparation and cleanup for introductory biology classes, as well as maintain the needs of plants and animals in the department.

Responsibilities

• Duties vary weekly based on class schedules.
• During summer and breaks: assist the lab supervisor and coordinator in reorganizing labs and cleaning lab/storage spaces.
• During fall and spring semesters: prepare materials and equipment for teaching labs and clean glassware.
• Feed and water animals and plants, maintaining their habitats year-round.
• Update wall displays for the Department of Natural and Agricultural Sciences.
• Uphold LLCC’s mission and standards of conduct in interactions with students, staff, faculty, and the public.
• Comply with FERPA and other regulations regarding confidentiality of student and institutional records.

Requirements

• Maintain satisfactory academic progress.
• Enrolled at least half-time (6 credit hours) during the semester of employment (exception: summer term).
• Complete LLCC’s mandatory harassment prevention training within 30 days of employment.
• Demonstrate responsibility and reliability.
• Able to read and follow lab protocols and feeding instructions.
• Capable of lifting up to 35 lbs and working safely in a lab environment.
• Comfortable feeding animals and cleaning habitats.
• All majors welcome, but preference given to biology, horticulture, or aquarium/animal enthusiasts.
• If working with minors, employment contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check.

Pay

Student workers will be paid minimum wage.

Schedule

Up to 15 hours per week. Position is based at the main campus.