WS - Biology Lab Assistant
Position Title: Biology Lab Assistant (2026-27)
Department Name: College of Arts and Sciences
Contact Person: Trinity Atkins Phone: 605-256-5194
Building: Habeger Science Center Room #: DSC 134
Email: trinity.atkins@dsu.edu
Job description:
Are you someone who likes to work in biology lab and would like to learn how professor prepares for the lab, and what our student researchers do? Consider applying for this position of Biology Lab Assistant at the Habeger Science Center.
Main job duties:
Assist professor with setting up and tearing down labs. This includes making media/reagents, setting up microscope/ lab instruments and dishes needed during the lab setup and tearing down the lab by autoclaving/cleaning and storing the materials back to the cabinets. Assist professor with grading homework and tests as needed. The biology professor or the lab manager will be available to supervise the candidate for the work details, but the candidate is expected to work independently or able to follow written and verbal directions. Although this position is designated for biology lab related works, the candidate is expected to be flexible to work in other science labs or doing general office duties occasionally as per need. The candidate must be on campus for laboratory work, but data related work can be done off campus.
Skills/Coursework Required:
A biology background is a must and high school courses may be acceptable. 1) having taken an intro. to Biology course and have some experience in labs is desirable. 2) be able to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision, 3) be responsible and dependable 4) possess interest in biological sciences.
Skills/Coursework Preferred:
Attention to detail and the ability to work without supervision is very important.
Expected Working Hours: office hours
Contact Person: Trinity Atkins Phone: 605-256-5194
Building: Habeger Science Center Room #: DSC 134
Email: trinity.atkins@dsu.edu