Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Biology, Lab Prep Assistant

Posting Details

Position Information

Title Half (.5) Graduate Assistant - Biology, Lab Prep Assistant Position Description

The Half Graduate Assistant (.5 GA) will work 10 hours per week and receive up to 15 credits of tuition and student fee waivers: 6 for fall, 6 for spring and 3 for summer.

Description of Duties

The .5 GA will assist with maintenance of biology lab spaces and preparation of materials for laboratory experiments including:

• Making and diluting solutions of reagents
• Keeping labs stocked
• Updating the chemical inventory
• General lab organization
• Maintenance of labs in compliance with safety regulations.

Outcomes/Benefits

This position will enable the .5 GA to develop skills and experience in the upkeep of functional biological teaching laboratories, preparation of common laboratory supplies such as solutions and agar plates, following standard laboratory protocols, and maintenance of basic laboratory equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

• Experience with basic laboratory procedures in Biology
• Proficiency with algebra and basic mathematics
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Physical Demands

Physical Demands

• Physical demands of this position include being able to lift & carry equipment weighing up to 20 lbs.

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.

EEO Statement

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.

Hourly Rate $15

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number Stu05808P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled Special Instructions to Applicants

The College of Graduate Studies (COGS) coordinates all of BSU's Graduate Assistantships. For more information on the program or for the status of your application, please contact:

Cassie Birch

c1birch@bridgew.edu

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Are you a Bridgewater State University graduate student accepted into a graduate degree program?

• Yes

• No

• • Which Graduate program have you been accepted into?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Have you held a Graduate Assistantship or Writing Fellowship in the past?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you ever worked on campus before?

• Yes

• No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Class Schedule