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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please contact the Biology faculty in charge of the laboratory or course you are interested in assisting for more specific information.

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title Student Assistant (Laboratory Teaching)

General Description

This is a student position responsible for assisting in the laboratory and promoting a positive learning environment for students. Works under general supervision, with minimal latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Job Duties

1. Assists in maintaining safety in the lab.

2. Enforces department safety rules.

3. Provides technical instruction on basic laboratory equipment.

4. Answers general questions related to the lab.

5. Assists in organizing students.

6. Assists in properly ending/cleaning the lab.

7. Meets with faculty member in charge of the lab as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Knowledge of laboratory techniques and procedures.

2. Ability to communicate professionally and courteously with university faculty and staff, students, and the general public.

3. Ability to understand and follow instructions.

Required Qualifications

The minimum education required for admittance as a student at Stephen F. Austin State University.

No direct experience is required. Training and instruction will be provided.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Special Conditions for Eligibility

A student must be enrolled in six or more semester hours to be eligible for student employment during the fall or spring semesters. To be eligible for student employment during the summer, a student must be enrolled in three or more semester hours or be registered for courses in the upcoming fall semester.

Student assistants may not hold any other type of position such as a graduate assistantship or temporary casual employment at the same time that they are employed as a student assistant.

Position End Date (if temporary)

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number SA2025-072

Number of Vacancies 5

Posting Open Date 04/10/2025

Review Start Date

Posting Close Date

Work Schedule Varies, depending on laboratory/course needs. Please contact the Biology faculty in charge of the laboratory or course you are interested in for more specifics.

Min Pay Rate 8.50

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please contact the Biology faculty in charge of the laboratory or course you are interested in assisting for more specific information.

EEO Statement

Stephen F. Austin State University, an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and Educator, is committed to excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, creed, color, age, national origin, religion or physical or mental disability as required by law. If, because of an impairment or disability, you need accommodation during any part of the employment process, please contact Human Resources at 936-468-2304.

Posting Quick Link https://careers.sfasu.edu/postings/12866

Department Information

Department Biology

Contact Name Lauren Robitaille

Contact Phone 9364683601

Contact Email [email protected]

Contact Information Applicants will be contacted by the hiring department if selected for an interview. If you have technical questions about this job posting, please contact HR at (936) 468-2304.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Which of the following best represents your current student classification?

+ Entering freshman

+ Freshman

+ Sophomore

+ Junior

+ Senior

+ Graduate Student

+ * Do you have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA?

+ YES

+ NO

+ * Have you worked on the SFA campus before?

+ Yes

+ No

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

+ Resume

+ Class Schedule