Location: Oconee,GA, USA
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Biology Student Lab Assistant - Institutional Student Worker on the Oconee campus. We are seeking candidates who are able to follow protocols and adhere to safety rules, reliable (maintains work schedule with few to no missed shifts), and motivated to work (moves to the next task without being asked or reminded).
Students must be available to work these days/times:
Wednesdays (9am - 11am, 3pm - 5pm) and Fridays (9am - 12pm)
Additional hours available include:
Mondays (anytime between 10am and 4pm)
Thursdays (anytime between 10am and 12:45pm)
Responsibilities
* Assist with solution preparation under direct staff supervision.
* Assist with setup/breakdown of lab experiment materials and equipment.
* Assist with cleaning and maintenance of lab equipment.
* Assist with chemical and equipment inventory.
* Wash lab dishes.
* Organize and file safety data sheets for chemicals in inventory.
* Flush emergency eye washes and emergency showers in labs.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
* Must be able to use step stools/ladders repetitively, and reach bottom shelf of cabinets repetitively.
* Must be able to stand for various periods of time, up to one hour.
Required Qualifications
* Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.
* No prior experience required; training will be provided.
Required Documents to Attach
* Resume
* Cover Letter
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at
Institutional Values
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
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