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Mercer University

Lab Assistant

Macon, GA · On-site

$10/hr

Physics Supervisor: Anita Bhagat Job Title: Lab Assistant As the Physics Lab Assistant, you will contribute to a safe, organized, and inquiry-driven learning environment that supports practical ...

Mercer University

Lab Assistant

Macon, GA · On-site

$12/hr

Physics Supervisor: Anita Bhagat Job Title: Lab Assistant As the Physics Lab Assistant, you will contribute to a safe, organized, and inquiry-driven learning environment that supports practical ...

Mercer University

Lab Assistant

Macon, GA · On-site

$10/hr

Physics Supervisor: Anita Bhagat Job Title: Lab Assistant As the Physics Lab Assistant, you will contribute to a safe, organized, and inquiry-driven learning environment that supports practical ...

Mercer University

Lab Assistant

Macon, GA · On-site

$12/hr

Physics Supervisor: Anita Bhagat Job Title: Lab Assistant As the Physics Lab Assistant, you will contribute to a safe, organized, and inquiry-driven learning environment that supports practical ...

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As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for trainee physics lab assistant in the United States is $18.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.42 and $21.15 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Trainee Physics Lab Assistant vs Physics Laboratory Technician?

AspectTrainee Physics Lab AssistantPhysics Laboratory Technician
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; some technical trainingAssociate degree or diploma in physics or laboratory technology
Work EnvironmentEducational institutions, research labs, or training settingsResearch labs, universities, or industrial labs
Job ResponsibilitiesAssisting with experiments, setting up equipment, learning lab proceduresPreparing experiments, maintaining equipment, collecting data

The main difference between a Trainee Physics Lab Assistant and a Physics Laboratory Technician is experience level and responsibilities. Trainee roles focus on learning and assisting under supervision, while technicians perform more independent technical tasks. Both roles typically require similar educational backgrounds, but technicians usually have more formal training and experience.

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Infographic showing various Trainee Physics Lab Assistant job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $38,968 per year, or $18.7 per hour.

Physics Lab Assistant (Student)

Bob Jones University

Greenville, SC

Part-time

Re-posted 11 days ago

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7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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312th of 618 rated colleges and universities

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: Assist the physics faculty with operating the physics and astronomy labs.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Set up and take down lab equipment
  • Assist with operating and maintaining lab equipment
  • General lab cleanup
  • Equipment inventory

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Must be enrolled as a student at Bob Jones University
  • Successfully passed Physics 201/202 General Physics courses

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