AY26-27 Teaching Assistant BIO 243 (WS-ST2)

Job Title: BIO 243 Student Teaching Assistant (Cadaver Team) (WS)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057

Department Name: Biology

Unit Number (5 digits): 11120

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Appropriate Biology Faculty member(s)

Wage Range: $11.75-12.75/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

Students work as a team to prepare cadavers for transport to St. Olaf prior to the start of each academic year. These students then continue into the academic year prepping the cadavers for specific labs and individual projects.

Transferable Skills:

Communication Human Relations Problem Solving

Motivation/Leadership Essential Work skills Supervising/Management

Organization/Planning Technical

Duties and Responsibilities:

Prep teaching materials for BIO 243 lab TA for Bio 243

Keep lab RNS 254A organized Show cadavers to BIO 123 students twice (Fall)

Enrolled in BIO 291 (Fall)

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Strong attention to detail Available to TA Fall or Spring

Completion of BIO 243 with a B or better

Dependable and punctual

Able to work with limited supervision

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires twisting/pivoting grasping/handling operating hand tools and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise respiratory factors chemicals wet or humid conditions indoors proximity factors and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.