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What is the difference between Professional Weekend Lab Assistant vs Part-Time Laboratory Technician?

AspectProfessional Weekend Lab AssistantPart-Time Laboratory Technician
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some roles may require relevant courseworkHigh school diploma; technical or associate degree often preferred
Work EnvironmentLaboratories, research facilities, educational institutions during weekendsLaboratories, hospitals, research centers, often during evenings or weekends
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, research labs, biotech companiesHospitals, clinics, research organizations, biotech firms

The Professional Weekend Lab Assistant typically works during weekends in educational or research settings, assisting with basic lab tasks. The Part-Time Laboratory Technician may work during evenings or weekends in healthcare or research environments, often with more technical responsibilities. Both roles require similar credentials but differ slightly in work hours and specific duties.

Are professional weekend lab assistants in high demand?

Professional weekend lab assistants are generally in moderate demand, often depending on the industry and location. Jobs may require specific skills such as attention to detail and familiarity with laboratory equipment, and demand can fluctuate based on laboratory needs and staffing levels.

Can you get a professional weekend lab assistant job with no experience?

A professional weekend lab assistant position may be available to candidates with little or no experience, as many entry-level roles focus on training and basic skills. Relevant qualities include attention to detail, ability to follow safety protocols, and basic knowledge of laboratory procedures. Prior certifications or coursework in science can improve chances but are not always required for entry-level roles.
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Coffee Lab Graduate Assistant

Naperville, IL • On-site

North Central College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 501 - 1,000 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Job description

Posting Details
Position Information
Posting Number
GA000133
Position Title
Coffee Lab Graduate Assistant
Position ID
GA-COFFEE-LAB
Department
School of Business & Entrepreneurship
Division
Academic Affairs
Supervisor
Amy Rogers
Supervisor Title
MGR-COFFEELAB
Description of Job Duties
Position Summary:
The Coffee Lab Graduate Assistant helps manage the state-of-the-art Coffee Lab at North Central College. It is a faculty-student-partner collaboration that focuses on direct trade, relationship-based social enterprises and provides a distinct educational model and business opportunity that serves the campus and community. Building on the work of Enactus and their coffee business, the Coffee Lab provides roasting services, private and public coffee classes, coffee tastings, coffee brewing, and other events and trainings. Through these offerings, students, faculty, alumni, and community members collaborate to provide rich experiential learning opportunities.
Essential Functions:
- Support the vision for the North Central College Coffee Lab, as set by the Coffee Lab Advisory Board, to operate this signature, high-impact, experiential learning opportunity through a student-run business that supports the College's strategic plan.
- Perform and manage roasting operations including but not limited to assisting with acquiring green beans, green bean room management, roast profile development, roasting, roaster cleaning and basic maintenance, and bean inventory.
- Perform weekly bookkeeping tasks including but not limited to invoicing. (Primarily in year two of the position.)
- Develop and implement programming focused around coffee and related products for both the NCC and external community with the assistance of The Coffee Lab Manager, CLAB members, and students.
- Provide support for operational management and programmatic execution for all additional aspects of the Coffee Lab, including brewing, packaging, tours, events, and student staffing
- Be available to oversee and/or assist with immediate needs or equipment issues that arise.
- Engage with the Enactus student organization around Coffee Lab activities.
- Advance the principles of social entrepreneurship and social justice through the Coffee Lab, both through operations and communications. Widely share the story of the Coffee Lab through relevant networks to raise the College's profile.
- Flexibility to take on other job-related duties as assigned.
Do the job duties for this position have any potential exposure to student records?
No
Do the job duties for this position include any driving requirements?
Yes
Will this position be working with minors?
No
Job Qualifications
Job Qualifications
- Accepted into a graduate program at North Central College.
- Ability to manage ongoing projects and provide direct service to students.
- Advanced skills using MS Office Suite, specifically Excel.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, interpersonal, and analytical skills.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Demonstrated problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Food Manager Certification required but can be obtained during the first 60 days. (If not already certified, course and exams fees will be covered by the college.)
- Ability to work flexible hours in limited circumstances including evenings and weekends.
- Roasting experience is not required but an eagerness to learn and a genuine interest in the coffee industry is.
Approximate number of work hours per week
20 hours per week during the academic year, excluding academic breaks
New or Replacement?
Replacement
If replacement, person(s) being replaced
Posting Detail Information
EEO Statement
North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources at 630-637-5757 or humanresources@hr.noctrl.edu
Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Open Date
12/12/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes

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