TA Lab Assistant Biology & Chemistry

TA - Lab Assistant - Biology & Chemistry Bethel University Indiana Mishawaka, IN Job Details 10 hours ago Benefits Flexible schedule Qualifications Biology Laboratory safety Student record keeping Administrative experience Microscope proficiency Laboratory techniques Hazardous material storage Cleaning Communication skills Waste storage Entry level Full Job Description This position is for the Fall 2026 Semester.

Department :

Biology & Chemistry Contact Person :

Dr.

Yujia Sproston Email :

Priority consideration will be given to applications received by May 31, 2026.

Job Summary :

TA's are largely lab assistants, circulating and answering questions during experiments. They are there during lab duration (3 hours) and may have up to one more hour of lab preparation, clean-up, or possibly grading time.

Essential Job Functions :

Complete online safety training/assessment annually - one for CHEM or NS291 and another for BIOL or NS110 Attend training at start of semester Assist the course instructor with the preparation of laboratory solutions and materials (i.e. pouring agar plates, pulling chemicals from stockroom, preparing solutions, organizing lab specimens, checking equipment such as microscopes, cleaning and organizing supplies) Assist the course instructor in administrative duties (i.e. recording attendance, copying, distributing handouts) Monitor and encourage personal stewardship of the laboratory supplies Enforce safety requirements Properly shelve, store, retrieve and document chemicals and waste Assist course instructor with grading (when a key is provided) Various other duties as requested by the instructor

Qualifications :

Previous completion of the same/similar course with B or higher Work eligibility as determined by Human Resources Excellent communication skills Willingness to improve the learning experience Confidentiality in dealing with injuries, grades or student learning Flexibility in serving the particular needs of a course/lab instructor Fall 2026 Lab Assistant Positions for the Department of Biology & Chemistry NS201

L:

Biological World

NS201L.01

( M 2:00-4:50 pm ) Or flexible hours by arrangement with the instructor

BIOL126L

Gen Biol:

Botany & Zoology Lab

BIOL126L.01

(TR 9:30-10:50am) Or flexible hours by arrangement with the instructor

BIOL214L

Human Anatomy & Physiology I Lab

BIOL214L.01

(M 2:00-4:50 pm)

BIOL214L.02

(T 8:00-10:50 am)

BIOL214L.03

(T 2:00-4:50 pm)

BIOL214L.04

(W 2:00-4:50 pm) Or flexible hours by arrangement with the instructor

BIOL220L

Clinical Microbiology Lab

BIOL220L.01

(M 3:00-5:50 pm)

BIOL220L.02

(T 12:30-3:20 pm) Or flexible hours by arrangement with the instructor

BIOL312L

Microbiology Lab

BIOL312L.01

(R 12:30-3:20 pm) Or flexible hours by arrangement with the instructor

CHEM163L

General Chemistry I Lab

CHEM163L.01

(M 2:00-4:50 pm)

CHEM163L.02

(T 8:00-10:50 am)

CHEM163L.03

(T 2:00-4:50 pm)

CHEM163L.04

(W 2:00-4:50 pm) Or flexible hours by arrangement with the instructor

CHEM365L

Organic Chemistry I Lab

CHEM365L.01

(T 8:00-10:50 am)

CHEM365L.02

(T 12:30-3:20 pm) Or flexible hours by arrangement with the instructor