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Purpose of Position:
The Student Lab Assistant provides laboratory preparation, maintenance, and cleaning. Working alongside department staff, the Student Lab Assistant prepares lab materials for classroom use and assists in managing supply areas.
Compensation: $11.00
This position is open to ONLY students with Federal Work Study eligibility.
Applicants should be enrolled at least half-time (6 credits) for Summer 26 semester.
Duties and Responsibilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty listed below. Reasonable accommodations will be made for persons with disabilities, covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in accordance with its requirements.
Duties are numbered for convenience, and do not indicate order in terms of importance, frequency that the duty is performed, or the amount of time spent on the duty.
1) Assists the department staff and/or faculty in the maintenance and operation of the departmental science labs.
2) Prepares materials and supplies for laboratories and ensures equipment is ready for use, including assisting in preparing solutions, setting up equipment carts, and returning supplies to their proper area in lab.
3) Sets up materials and supplies in classrooms as needed and collects materials and supplies following use, including monitoring laboratory benches for cleanliness.
4) Ensures equipment is stored properly.
5) Assists in general maintenance and cleaning of equipment.
6) Assists with check-in and storage of delivered supplies.
7) Assists in monitoring levels of supplies and replenishing as needed.
8) Performs other related duties as required.
Work will include assignments in Nestor Hall, the Center for Technology and Learning, Union Hall, and Franklin Hall. Disciplines served may include General Biology, Anatomy & Physiology, and Microbiology.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of: Lab equipment, tools, and supplies. Lab practices and procedures.
Skill in: Operations of job-related equipment. Organization skills and attention to detail. Verbal and written communications. General typing and application of job software programs.
Ability to: Follow directions and instructions. Develop and maintain working relationships with laboratory staff and others. Ability to work independently and maintain accurate and complete work records. Complete all duties while maintaining strict confidentiality.
Minimum/General Qualifications:
This position requires applicants to have Federal Work Study as part of their current Financial Aid package with Columbus State. You must also be enrolled in SIX or more credit hours in a degree or certificate program. Visit https://www.cscc.edu/services/careers/work-study.shtml for a full explanation of eligibility requirements or visit Nestor Hall 113 to request Federal Work Study if you were not awarded it already. Any applicants without Federal Work Study eligibility will not be considered for this position.
Applicants must have received a high school diploma or a certificate of attendance from an accredited secondary school or a certificate of high school equivalence and be exempt from Ohio Revised Code Chapter 4109.
Must have reliable transportation or other means to get to work regularly.
Students enrolled as Transient, College Credit Plus, Undecided, or otherwise non-degree-seeking are not considered eligible for Student Employment.
Schedule:
TBD by the needs of department and student schedule between office hours of Monday - Friday 8a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Maximum 20 hours per week.
Work will be performed: On-Site only.
Pathways/Majors that may be interested in this position:
Biological, Physical, and Mathematical Sciences Pathway
Biology Major
Chemistry Major
Geology Major
Mathematics Major
Physics Major
Associate of Science Major
Position Specific Qualifications:
Hired students will not be eligible to assist with lab assignments if currently enrolled in the corresponding lab course.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous experience in lab environment (work, volunteer, or school experiences).
Professional Development
Students employed by Columbus State are exposed to professional work environments where they develop many of the important transferable skills necessary for future success in the workforce. We are dedicated to helping students set the stage for professional life through their participation in the following program(s):
CSTATE GROW (Guided Reflections on Work)
The program consists of brief, structured conversations between supervisor and student to reflect on and integrate what they are learning. All student employees and their functional supervisors participate in this program during Autumn and Spring semesters.
Career and Leadership Development Program (CLDP)
The program consists of paid competency-based career and leadership development activities designed by Career Services. All Tier/Level III positions are automatically enrolled in this program.
Career competencies you can expect to learn through Student Employment:

• Career & Self Development
• Critical Thinking
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Equity & Inclusion
• Professionalism
• Technology

Full Time/Part Time:
Part time
Union (If Applicable):
Scheduled Hours:
20
Additional Information
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• Please ensure you have all the necessary documents available when starting the application process. For all faculty positions (Instructor, Annually Contracted Faculty, and Adjunct), you will need to upload an unofficial copy of your transcript when completing your aplication.
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