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Chatham University

Biology Lab Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Biology lab assistants will be responsible for the following: * preparing media and bacterial ... Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer. Chatham University ...

Chatham

Biology Lab Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Biology lab assistants will be responsible for the following: * preparing media and bacterial ... Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer. Chatham University ...

Chatham University

Biology Lab Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Biology lab assistants will be responsible for the following: * preparing media and bacterial ... Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer. Chatham University ...

Chatham

Biology Lab Assistant

Pittsburgh, PA · On-site

Biology lab assistants will be responsible for the following: * preparing media and bacterial ... Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer. Chatham University ...

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As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer biology lab in the United States is $25.25, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.23 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Required CredentialsHigh school or undergraduate biology coursework, basic lab skillsUndergraduate degree in biology or related field, some research experience
Work EnvironmentLaboratory setting, supervised by scientists or professorsResearch projects, often in academic or research institutions
Employer & IndustryUniversities, research institutes, biotech companiesUniversities, research labs, government agencies

Summer Biology Lab roles typically involve basic lab work suitable for high school or undergraduate students, focusing on learning lab techniques. Summer Research Assistant positions usually require more advanced knowledge and involve assisting with ongoing research projects. Both roles are valuable for gaining research experience but differ in complexity and responsibilities.

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Infographic showing various Summer Biology Lab job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 31% Full Time, 59% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,516 per year, or $25.2 per hour.

Biology Lab Assistant

Chatham University

Pittsburgh, PA • On-site

Part-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

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Company rating: 7.7 out of 10

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Job description

We value our students! If you see an open position that is right for you, we encourage you to apply!
Biology lab assistants will be responsible for the following:
  • preparing media and bacterial cultures for BIO143L
  • autoclaving waste
  • maintaining a clean and organized lab space
  • restocking student workstations after labs

This position requires you to be comfortable with basic math.
All current student employees should notify their other manager(s) if you work multiple jobs on campus at the same time. Additionally, students may not work more than 20 hours per week (combined between all campus jobs) during the academic year. Students may not exceed 980 work hours per calendar year.
Student jobs do not automatically roll over to the next academic year or summer.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes employee and student success and retention.
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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