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Millersville University
Student Worker - Biology Department - Fall/Winter 2026
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What they do
A Biology Laboratory Technician helps with the performance of laboratory tests, which provide information for biological research. Sets up, operates, and maintains laboratory equipment, makes observations, and calculates and records results; receives, types, tests, and records blood bank inventories. May analyze organic substances, such as blood, food, and drugs.
$50,820 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Position Information Requisition Number Stu796P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker
- Biology Department
- Fall/Winter 2026 Classification Student Worker Pay Rate Varies depending on position Position Summary Information Hours per week Flexible Days Worked Flexible Hours/Shift worked Flexible Posting Detail Information Job Summary/Basic Function 1.
Aquatics Room Assistants:
$9.00 3.Animal Rooms Assistants:
$9.00 4.Green House Assistants:
$9.00 5.Tutoring:
$10.00 6. Biology Mentor Program ( BMP ): $10.00 7.Van Driver:
$9.00 8.Caputo Storeroom Clerks:
$9.00 9.Ecology/Evolution Lab Technician:
$9.00 10.STIPEND Position:
Varies Required Qualifications- Must be a current Biology Major in good academic standing during time of employment.
Student Worker Job Requirements:
Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101, & 362) &Caputo Storeroom:
A or B in Bio 100, Bio 101 or equivalent course C or higher in Chem 111 Organism Care (Greenhouses, Aquatics Rooms, & Animal Room): A or B in Bio 100, Bio 101 or equivalent course Biology departmentStudent Working Conditions and Physical Effort:
All:
Current biology major in good academic standing during time of employment There will be work that involves the safe handling of specialized equipment and chemicals. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101, & 362) &Caputo Storeroom:
Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment. Organism Care (Greenhouses, Aquatics Rooms, & Animal Room): Work is normally performed in a typical organism care facility environment with controlled light, humidity, and temperatures optimized for the housed organisms. Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 20 pounds. There will be work that involves training certification and the safe handling of organisms.STIPEND Position:
Student must be referred by a biology faculty or staff member.Tutors & Biology Mentors & STIPEND Position:
Clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints) are required for this position. Preferred Qualifications Job Duties Task may included but are not limited to: 1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362): Prepare solutions and reagents required for lab exercises. Clean equipment and check for operating condition before putting them out for labs. Return all reagents, solutions, materials, and equipment to their appropriate storage areas after each lab exercise Wipe down lab benches and restock paper towels Wash glassware and plasticware Maintain record of hours worked in each pay period Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 2.Aquatics Room Assistants:
Daily feedings (if assigned) Daily use and upkeep of log books (if assigned) Periodic maintenance of tanks, equipment, and room Periodic chemical testing of tanks Weekly scrubbing of tanks, equipment, and rinsing of filter cartridges (periodic replacement of filter cartridges) Periodic tank set up and tear down Maintain and refill salt water carboy in Room 107 (salinity at 32ppt) Identification and isolation of sick or injured fish Dishwashing, Sweeping and general housekeeping Monitoring regulated room's photoperiod by use of a light timer Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Notify supervisor of any issues Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 3.Animal Rooms Assistant:
Daily recording regulated room's temperature & humidity by use of a thermostat Regular inspection of animals for the purpose of monitoring animal health Daily feeding and watering of animals Monitoring regulated room's photoperiod by use of a light timer Quarantining sick animals, caring for them, as appropriate Periodic cleaning of mammal cages (if assigned) Sweeping, mopping, general organizing, and housekeeping Periodic cleaning of room's air vents (with broom) Assisting in breeding animals when required by courses Controlling animal population by segregating adult animals on the basis of gender Quarantining new animals to ensure they are in good health before introducing them to the general animal population Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Report issues to supervisor Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 4.Green House Assistants:
Daily monitoring and potential watering of plants based on need (if assigned Daily maintenance of greenhouse temperature by use of temperature log, thermostat, and manual vents (if assigned) Periodic pruning & weeding Periodic fertilizing (if assigned) Periodic repotting- in response to increased size of plant and/or depletion of nutrients in soil (if assigned) Periodic propagation of plants (if assigned) Seasonal addition & removal of whitewash (if assigned) Segregation and removal of wastes for recycling purposes Dishwashing, sweeping and general housekeeping Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Notify supervisor of any issues Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 5.
- Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, & FBI Fingerprints) 6. Biology Mentor Program ( BMP )
- Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, & FBI Fingerprints) 7.
Van Driver:
- Must have a valid driver's license.
- Must complete drivers license background check through Hire Right and be approved to drive
- Must be a biology student enrolled in the course that is requesting a driver.