Student Assistant – Institute for Water and Health – Lab Assistant (Summer 2025) Position Available In Chatham, Georgia

Student Assistant•Institute for Water and Health•Lab Assistant (Summer 2025) Job

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Location
Georgia Southern•Savannah
Full/Part TimePart-Time
Regular/TemporaryTemporary About Us Join Our Team at Georgia Southern! Georgia Southern is a dynamic university with three vibrant campuses in Hinesville, Savannah and Statesboro serving the communities in Southeast Georgia. As a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution, our world-class scholars instruct about 26,000 students in associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral level degree programs. Whether you are seeking the charm of a small town, the traditions of a historical/urban destination near the beach or supporting our military service members and their families, Georgia Southern offers its faculty and staff the best of all worlds! Beyond an ideal location, there is a place for you to work in an exciting environment abounding with opportunities for personal and professional growth. We are steeped in tradition and devoted to academic distinction in teaching, scholarship and service. In 2018 Forbes Magazine listed Georgia Southern, along with 10 other Georgia companies or institutions, as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers. Georgia Southern University is passionate about serving our region while preparing our students to be lifelong scholars, leaders, and responsible stewards of their communities and the world. To learn more about Georgia Southern’s Vision, Mission and Values please click here: https://president.georgiasouthern.edu/performance-excellence/mission-values/ Location Armstrong Campus•Savannah, GA Department Information Institute for Water and Health Job Summary The Student Assistant will support the Institute for Water and Health as a Lab Assistant on the Savannah Campus beginning Summer 2025. Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period. Employment is contingent upon funding. Responsibilities
Assist the lab manager with processing water and environmental samples
Help maintain administrative and lab documentation and records
Track project goals, timelines, milestones, and deliverables using Smartsheets
Ensure clear communication with lab and project managers
Help maintain a clean and safe laboratory environment
Support project teams in collaborative, goal-oriented workspaces Shift Specifics Up to 15 hours per week
Flexible with schedule of availability
Required Qualifications Educational Requirements Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours or three or more graduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.
Preferred Qualifications Preferred Education Current student with background in Biology and/or Chemistry Preferred Experience Prior laboratory experience or exposure to lab settings
Proposed Salary $16.00 per hour This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis. Required Documents to Attach
Resume
Cover Letter
Schedule of Availability
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position

KNOWLEDGE

Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University’s mission for student success SKILLS Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills