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Student Worker - Lab Assistant - Chemistry Academic Year 2026-27
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What they do
A Microbiology Laboratory Assistant works in laboratories or hospitals, examining microscopic organisms like bacteria for scientific and medical purposes. Practices safety and sterilization procedures to minimize the risk of any hazardous accidents when working with infectious specimens.
$44,742 / year median in Pennsylvania
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Position Information Requisition Number Stu814P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker - Lab Assistant - Chemistry Academic Year 2026-27 Classification Student Worker Pay Rate $9.00 per hour Position Summary Information Hours per week Up to 20 hours per week. Days Worked Flexible Hours/Shift worked Flexible Posting Detail Information Job Summary/Basic Function Work with chemistry faculty and staff in the laboratory and assist with other tasks for the chemistry department. Required Qualifications Recommendation of supervising faculty/staff member and good academic standing during the time of employment. Preferred Qualifications Chemistry Major. Job Duties Performing tasks as assigned by the supervising faculty/staff member. Cleaning the lab. Safely preparing chemical experiments. Moving equipment. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 09/10/2026 Posting Close Date 05/28/2027 Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting/Requisition https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15558
Benefits
- Flexible Work Schedules