Biology Student Assistant 2526

Expected hours of work per week: 1020 hours

Work Location & Hours: Biology Commons (Mills 240 and surrounding biology labs

Qualifications for Position:

• Undergraduate student (sophomore or higher standing)
• Biology Major.
• GPA in biology classes >3.5
• 1020 hours of availability mostly during the day but some tutoring hours in the evening; individual student schedules vary but may include times from 7:30am through 10pm.

Expected Duties and Responsibilities:

• Tutoring
• Teaching lab setup teardown and routine cleaning and organization
• Assessing and helping to manage lab and office supply inventory
• Tidying of Biology Commons area
• Glassware washing
• Grading
• Miscellaneous office tasks relating to ongoing departmental operations

Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers)

• Career & SelfDevelopment including
  • Developing handson experience in laboratory procedures equipment operation and laboratoryrelated problemsolving.
  • Gaining exposure to biological research methods instructional techniques and academic support.
  • Cultivating mentorship relationships with faculty and engaging in professional development opportunities.
• Communication in the form of
  • Explaining biological concepts to peers during tutoring sessions.
  • Interacting professionally with students faculty and staff to facilitate lab operations.
  • Documenting lab preparations and inventory for efficient department function.
• Critical Thinking in the form of
  • Troubleshooting lab setup issues.
  • Evaluating student questions during tutoring and guiding them toward understanding concepts.
  • Applying problemsolving skills to ensure smooth laboratory operations.
• Global Literacy displayed by
  • Supporting diverse student populations in understanding biological concepts.
• Leadership through
  • Training new workstudy students on laboratory setup and procedures.
  • Taking initiative in organizing and maintaining lab facilities.
  • Acting as a liaison between students and faculty for academic support
• Professionalism by
  • Demonstrating reliability and responsibility in job tasks.
  • Maintaining confidentiality when handling student academic concerns.
  • Balancing multiple responsibilities while maintaining a high level of work quality.
• Teamwork including
  • Collaborating with faculty and peers to ensure efficient lab preparation and cleanup.
  • Supporting fellow workstudy students in shared responsibilities.
  • Contributing to group projects within the biology department.
  • Assisting in departmental events such as science outreach or student recruitment
• Technology
  • Using laboratory equipment such as microscopes spectrophotometers and centrifuges.
  • Managing learning platforms (Canvas) for tutoring and assignment grading support.

Work Habits (with alignment of Core Values)

The College asks its staff members the following fundamental work habits:

• Do good work. (Service Diligence Faithfulness)
• Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness Diligence Resourcefulness Enterprising Creative)
• Be punctual. (Service Diligence Integrity Faithfulness)
• Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility)
• Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness Enterprising and Creative)
• Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure. (Integrity Faithfulness)
• Attend chapel services at least once per week on average. (Integrity Faithfulness)

Work Environment

The work associated job will mostly take place in the Biology Commons area and in the adjacent biology labs on the 2nd floor of Mills

Physical Demands

Sitting: Remaining in the seated position

Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 2550 lbs.

Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately loudly or quickly