Student Biostore Assistant

About the role

The Biostore seeks a motivated and responsible Student Assistant to support daily operations. This position at Haworth Hall provides customer service to faculty, staff, and students; assists with inventory tasks; and helps maintain an organized, efficient workspace. The Student Assistant will work in a fast‑paced environment and is expected to manage multiple tasks with accuracy and professionalism. This role does not require a science‑related major; students from all academic backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Restock inventory, organize supplies, and maintain a clean and orderly storeroom to support efficient daily operations.
• Receive, check in, and document incoming packages.
• Deliver packages to designated locations on a daily basis.
• Greet and assist customers promptly and professionally.
• Scan or manually enter items, process transactions accurately, and ensure a positive checkout experience.

Requirements

• Must be able to lift 20‑30 pounds.
• Must be available for a large portion of the summer and breaks (year‑round position).
• During the semester term of the appointment, the student must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours.
• For summer periods the student must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre‑enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
• Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students.
• Student employees are not eligible for remote work arrangements unless an exception is approved by unit leadership and HR; this is an hourly/non‑exempt position; a student employee cannot hold an hourly/non‑exempt position concurrently with a salaried/exempt graduate or undergraduate position (GRA/GTA/GA/RUA/RGA).

Qualifications

• Required: Computer knowledge using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Preferred: Available to work mornings during the semester.

Pay

Advertised Salary Range: $10.25 per hour.

Schedule

Anticipated Start Date: Monday, October 5, 2026.