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As of Sep 3, 2026, the average hourly pay for graduate student assistant in Waco, TX is $14.71, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.03 and $16.44 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a graduate student assistant?

Graduate Student Assistants are graduate-level students who work part-time at a university to assist faculty or academic departments with teaching, research, or administrative tasks. Their responsibilities can include grading assignments, leading discussion groups, conducting research, or supporting departmental operations. These positions provide valuable professional experience, financial support, and opportunities for skill development while pursuing a graduate degree.

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Graduate Student Assistants often support faculty with research, grading, administrative tasks, and sometimes teaching or tutoring undergraduate students. Their responsibilities vary by department but generally include assisting with data collection, literature reviews, and helping to organize academic events. These tasks not only help departments run smoothly but also provide valuable hands-on experience and professional networking opportunities for the assistant. Working closely with faculty and peers fosters mentorship and can open doors for future academic or professional advancement.

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To thrive as a Graduate Student Assistant, you need strong organizational, research, and academic skills, usually supported by enrollment in a graduate program. Familiarity with data analysis tools, learning management systems, and office productivity software is often required. Excellent time management, communication, and teamwork skills help you effectively support faculty and collaborate with peers. These abilities ensure efficient assistance with academic projects, administrative tasks, and contribute to a productive learning environment.

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Graduate Student Employee Biweekly - BSB MBC Assistant Graduate Student Employee - BC

Baylor University

Waco, TX • On-site

$12/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Job Title: Graduate Student Employee Biweekly - BSB MBC Assistant Graduate Student Employee - BC
Job Classification: Graduate Student Employee Biweekly
Department: Baylor Sciences and Facilities
Hiring Manager: Natashia K Howard
Contact: natashia_howard@baylor.edu
Work Schedule: Minimum 10 hrs per week with flexible working hours
Desired Length of Employment: Summer/Ongoing
Pay Rate: $12/hr
Job Description:
The graduate student position will learn how to operate and maintain complex scientific instruments, how to communicate with and educate students, how to solve technical and interpersonal problems, and to give feedback to and effectively communicate with students and faculty. This requires strong attention to details skills, strong professional communication skills in various training, teaching, and corrective situations. The position also requires a high research instrument knowledge and some experience in working with them. This is needed to support the daily operations of the MBC by assisting Dr. Nemec in training researchers on the proper use of the autoclaves as well as the molecular imagers and analyzers, including the BioRad Gel Doc and BioRad ChemiDoc molecular imagers, Cytiva Typhoon multi-mode imager, and the QuantStudio6 QPCR. The graduate would also maintain the BSL2 shared cell culture facilities including scheduled decontamination and assist in training researchers in proper techniques. The graduate would perform ongoing maintenance and calibrations of highly specialized equipment such as the Northern Lights flow cytometer and the FACSMelody and Sony cell sorters, and help to ensure the main lab spaces are clean and organized. Working with the Dr Nemec, the graduate would assist in designing/redesigning and drafting training modules for researchers in the MBC. The student would also participate and possibly lead classes that are held within the MBC (Christie Sayes: Laboratory Methods in Environmental Sciences ENV 3188) and tours in the MBC.
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: BSB C305R
Work Address: 101 Bagby Ave, Waco, TX 76706

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