Position Information
Requisition Number Stu302P
Position Type Student Worker
Department Department of Student Workers
Job Title Student Worker - Biology Department Academic Year 2024-2025
Classification Student Worker
Pay Rate Varies depending on position Position Summary Information
Hours per week Flexible
Days Worked Flexible
Hours/Shift worked Flexible Posting Detail Information
Job Summary/Basic Function 1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362): $9.002. Aquatics Room Assistants: $9.003. Animal Rooms Assistants: $9.004. Green House Assistants: $9.005. Tutoring:$10.006. Biology Mentor Program ( BMP ): $10.007. Van Driver: $9.008. Caputo Storeroom Clerks: $9.009. Ecology/Evolution Lab Technician: $9.0010. STIPEND Position: Varies
Required Qualifications * Must be a current Biology Major in good academic standing during time of employment.Biology department Student Worker Job Requirements:Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101, & 362) & Caputo Storeroom:A or B in Bio 100, Bio 101 or equivalent courseC or higher in Chem 111Organism Care (Greenhouses, Aquatics Rooms, & Animal Room):A or B in Bio 100, Bio 101 or equivalent courseBiology department Student Working Conditions and Physical Effort:All:Current biology major in good academic standing during time of employmentThere will be work that involves the safe handling of specialized equipment and chemicals.Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101, & 362) & Caputo Storeroom:Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment.Organism Care (Greenhouses, Aquatics Rooms, & Animal Room):Work is normally performed in a typical organism care facility environment with controlled light, humidity, and temperatures optimized for the housed organisms.Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 20 pounds.There will be work that involves training certification and the safe handling of organisms. STIPEND Position:Student must be referred by a biology faculty or staff member. Tutors & Biology Mentors & STIPEND Position: Clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints) are required for this position.
Preferred QualificationsJob Duties Task may included but are not limited to:1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362):Prepare solutions and reagents required for lab exercises.Clean equipment and check for operating condition before putting them out for labs.Return all reagents, solutions, materials, and equipment to their appropriate storage areas after each lab exerciseWipe down lab benches and restock paper towelsWash glassware and plasticwareMaintain record of hours worked in each pay periodPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety2. Aquatics Room Assistants:Daily feedings (if assigned)Daily use and upkeep of log books (if assigned)Periodic maintenance of tanks, equipment, and roomPeriodic chemical testing of tanksWeekly scrubbing of tanks, equipment, and rinsing of filter cartridges (periodic replacement of filter cartridges)Periodic tank set up and tear downMaintain and refill salt water carboy in Room 107 (salinity at 32ppt)Identification and isolation of sick or injured fishDishwashing, Sweeping and general housekeepingMonitoring regulated room's photoperiod by use of a light timerMaintaining record of hours worked per pay periodNotify supervisor of any issuesPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety3. Animal Rooms Assistant:Daily recording regulated room's temperature & humidity by use of a thermostatRegular inspection of animals for the purpose of monitoring animal healthDaily feeding and watering of animalsMonitoring regulated room's photoperiod by use of a light timerQuarantining sick animals, caring forthem, as appropriatePeriodic cleaning of mammal cages (if assigned)Sweeping, mopping, general organizing, and housekeepingPeriodic cleaning of room's air vents (with broom)Assisting in breeding animals when required by coursesControlling animal population by segregating adult animals on the basis of genderQuarantining new animals to ensure they are in good health before introducing them to the general animal populationMaintaining record of hours worked per pay periodReport issues to supervisorPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety4. Green House Assistants:Daily monitoring and potential watering of plants based on need (if assignedDaily maintenance of greenhouse temperature by use of temperature log, thermostat, and manual vents (if assigned)Periodic pruning & weedingPeriodic fertilizing (if assigned)Periodic repotting - in response to increased size of plant and/or depletion of nutrients in soil (if assigned)Periodic propagation of plants (if assigned)Seasonal addition & removal of whitewash (if assigned)Segregation and removal of wastes for recycling purposesDishwashing, sweeping and general housekeepingMaintaining record of hours worked per pay periodNotify supervisor of any issuesPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety5. Tutoring-Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, & FBI Fingerprints)6. Biology Mentor Program ( BMP )- Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, & FBI Fingerprints)7. Van Driver:-Must have a valid driver's license.-Must complete drivers license background check through Hire Right and be approved to drive-Must be a biology student enrolled in the course that is requesting a driver.8. Caputo Storeroom Clerks:Check that faculty have correctly & completely filled out store room order formsFulfill order form requestsSubmit completed order form & requisition requests to appropriate department secretaryKeep a current inventory record.Warn department secretary of issues & low stock itemsReceive deliveries, document arrival date on requisition receipt, notify requestor or dept.secretaryRe-stock & label inventoryKeep area clean & organizedMaintain record of hours worked in each pay periodPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety9. Ecology/Evolution Lab TechnicianThe student will prepare materials and supplies needed for both Tuesday and Thursday labs prior to each week's lab. Lab preps may require counting, equipment procurement, photocopying and outdoor lab preps. The student will work no more than 7 hours per week.10. STIPEND PositionWorking on various projects within the guidelines of the grant under their faculty advisor's direction.
Working Conditions and Physical EffortPosting Open Date 05/03/2024
Posting Close Date 10/11/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants You must be directed from a professor or department secretary to fill out the application. DO NOT FILL OUT UNLESS DIRECTED TOPrevious experience is not required. We will provide training to all.Cover letter and resume are optional. We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.
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Required Documents Optional Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document 1 Class Schedule Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment? * What days/hours are you available to work? (Open Ended Question) * What is your current major/minor? (Open Ended Question) * What area in the Biology department are you interested in working for? (Open Ended Question) Are you available to work during summer and breaks? (Open Ended Question) * Were you directed to fill out the Biology Student worker application from a Biology Professor or department secretary? * Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll? - YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
- IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
- No.
* Tutoring and Peer Mentor positions require that you receive three background clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, & FBI Fingerprinting). If you are selected for this position, do you have these clearances from previous employment or for educational purposes? Or would you have to complete them? (Open Ended Question)