Job Description

Posting number: 01608

Department: Biological Sciences SE

Job classification: Biology Lab Assistant - Student Employment

Posting type: Student Employment

Categories: Student Employment

This position provides timely preparation of materials & equipmentfor class, assisting faculty.

This student employment opportunity supports the development of skills aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) Career Readiness Competencies. Through this role, students will strengthen the following competencies:

• Communication: Students build communication skills by practicing clear, respectful, and professional verbal, written, and interpersonal communication in a workplace setting.

• Leadership: Students build leadership skills by taking initiative, demonstrating responsibility, supporting others, contributing ideas, and modeling positive workplace behaviors.

• Professionalism: Students build professionalism by practicing dependability, accountability, confidentiality when applicable, workplace etiquette, and respectful service in a workplace setting.

• Teamwork: Students build teamwork skills by collaborating with supervisors, staff, and peers to support department goals, assist others, and contribute to a positive work environment.

Examples of duties

• Preparation of materials and equipment prior to class.
• Dismantling lab upon completion; cleaning, sterilizing, organizing, storing etc.
• Maintain clean working conditions in prep room, labs, classrooms including restocking shelves and drawers.

Qualifications

MUST BE A STUDENT AT SAINT XAVIER UNIVERSITY

3.0 GPA in Biology 111 and 112

Supplemental information

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.