Lab Assistant - Biology

Mercer University

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Macon Campus Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 9, 2025 Last posted July 9, 2025
Job description

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Job Family:

Student Work Study

Department:

Biology

Supervisor:

Bryan Bill

Job Title:

Lab Assistant - Biology

Job Description:

Student Lab Assistants are responsible for assisting the lab coordinator with the set up and breakdown of Microbiology and/or Anatomy and Physiology labs. 

  • Daily tasks include wipe down benchtops,
  • change bench paper,
  • sterilize safety glasses,
  • clean and put away any used materials,
  • re-fill water and ethanol bottles,
  • replace empty glove boxes,
  • wash glassware and put away,
  • set up anatomy models on benchtops,
  • assist in preparing microbiology reagents. 

Requirements:

Candidate must be a currently enrolled student at Mercer University.

Majoring and/or minoring in Biology or a closely related field is a plus.

Previous lab experience is strongly preferred.

Pay rate starts at $10.80/hour.

Scheduled Hours:

15

Start Date:

08/11/2025

End Date:

05/8/2026
About this role

Summary

Assist lab coordinator with setup and breakdown of biology labs.

Job title

Lab Assistant - Biology

Experience level

entry level

Industry

education

Location requirements

Located at Macon Campus, remote work not allowed.

Salary

$10.80/hour

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

currently enrolled studentbiology

Preferred skills

lab experience

Specializations

microbiologyanatomyphysiology
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Unknown location

On-site