Undergraduate Lab Assistant
Job Description
Job Summary
The Undergraduate Lab Assistant will provide assistance in laboratory processing of environmental field samples; identifying associated organisms; and assisting in field work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Must be a current Troy University student enrolled in at least six credit hours.
2. Fine motor skills and high attention to detail
3. Ability to work for extended periods (2-3 hrs) under a dissecting microscope with forceps
Please note: Student positions are FICA/Medicare exempt only if students are enrolled in classes in the semester work is performed. To qualify for the FICA/Medicare exemption, you must be enrolled on a half-time basis for the Fall, Spring, or Summer.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience identifying freshwater invertebrates or sorting environmental samples
2. Ecological research experience
3. Strong work ethic and positive attitude
The Undergraduate Lab Assistant will provide assistance in laboratory processing of environmental field samples; identifying associated organisms; and assisting in field work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Must be a current Troy University student enrolled in at least six credit hours.
2. Fine motor skills and high attention to detail
3. Ability to work for extended periods (2-3 hrs) under a dissecting microscope with forceps
Please note: Student positions are FICA/Medicare exempt only if students are enrolled in classes in the semester work is performed. To qualify for the FICA/Medicare exemption, you must be enrolled on a half-time basis for the Fall, Spring, or Summer.
Preferred Qualifications
1. Experience identifying freshwater invertebrates or sorting environmental samples
2. Ecological research experience
3. Strong work ethic and positive attitude