Job Opportunities API

Application Instructions: Active Student Employees : If you are a current Student Employee or have previously worked in a student position, you must apply from your existing Workday account. Do not apply from the external careers website . Log in to Workday and type Find Jobs in the search . Locate the position and click Apply . External Applicants: Please upload your resume on the Apply screen. Your application will automatically populate your resume details, and you may verify and update data on the My Information page. IMPORTANT: Please review the job posting and fully complete all sections of the application. You will not be able to modify your application after you submit it . Job Family: Student Work Study Department: Biology Supervisor: Jazz Thorpe Job Title: Lab Assistant - Biology Job Description: • Assist with the setup and preparation of laboratory exercises prior to scheduled class sessions. • Gather, organize, and distribute laboratory materials, equipment, specimens, models, and other instructional resources. • Assist instructors and the Laboratory Coordinator with the execution of laboratory activities for Introduction to Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Zoology. • Prepare laboratory stations and ensure necessary materials are available and appropriately arranged before class. • Assist with the breakdown of laboratory activities following class sessions. • Clean, disinfect, and organize laboratory workspaces, equipment, and materials in accordance with established laboratory procedures. • Return equipment, supplies, models, specimens, and other materials to their designated storage locations. • Maintain an organized inventory of laboratory supplies and notify the Laboratory Coordinator of low, missing, damaged, or improperly stored materials. • Assist with routine laboratory organization, including storage areas, preparation spaces, cabinets, drawers, and workstations. • Handle laboratory materials, specimens, and equipment responsibly and according to departmental safety procedures. • Follow all applicable laboratory safety protocols, university policies, and instructor/Laboratory Coordinator instructions . • Maintain confidentiality and demonstrate discretion when handling departmental, instructional, or student-related information. • Report damaged equipment, spills, safety concerns, missing materials, or other issues promptly to the Laboratory Coordinator or appropriate instructor. • Assist with preparation for laboratory demonstrations, practical examinations, special activities, and departmental events as needed. • Maintain a professional and respectful demeanor when interacting with faculty, staff, and fellow students. • Complete assigned tasks accurately and within established deadlines. • Perform other laboratory-related duties as assigned. Requirements: Candidate must be a currently enrolled student at Mercer University . Majoring and/or minoring in Biology or a closely related field is a plus. Previous lab experience is strongly preferred. Pay rate starts at $10.80/hour. Scheduled Hours: 15 Start Date: 08/25/2026 End Date: 05/10/2027