HSU Workstudy Biology

POSITION: HSU Workstudy Biology

DEPARTMENT: Holland School of Sciences & Mathematics

SUPERVISOR TITLE: Associate Dean of HSSM;
Professor of Biology

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

LOCATION: Abilene

TARGET HIRE DATE: As Soon As Possible

CONTACT INFORMATION: Dr. Craig Younce nce

SUMMARY/SCOPE:

As a Biology/Biochemistry student worker you will have the unique opportunity to interact with faculty one on one, help other students develop the same passion you have for science, and continue to refresh your science principles. In addition, you will gain important skills such as working behind the scenes or in a lab and learning time management as you balance work and school.

All of these tools will make you a valuable asset to future employers. We are here to assist you with questions and to help you succeed in the important roles you will serve in our department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Biology Teaching Assistant:

Dispose of and clean up lab materials correctly

Able to work with chemicals

Maintain and operate lab equipment

Attend and assist students during lab

Keep lab clean and organized

For Biology Prep Assistant:

Dispose of and clean up lab materials correctly

Able to work with chemicals

Maintain and operate lab equipment

Keep lab clean and organized

Inventory all items for replacement (gloves, soap, paper towels chemicals used in labs)

Must obtain and set up all items for labs according to lab prep sheet before lab meeting time. This may require mixing solutions prior to lab.

Perform demonstrations and may be asked to do dissections

Set up lab practical materials if applicable

Biology Grader:

Grades tests, quizzes, lab notebooks, and any other assignments the professor assigns (rubric will be provided)

Grader must grade with non biased and confidential integrity (FERPA)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Preferred that student has taken course applying for with a 3.0 prior to employment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must be able to lift 10 pounds and work with smells (chemical)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Must complete the Biology Lab Department Hazard Communication Training Program which is a mandatory meeting done every semester.

NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT:

HSU complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws including those prohibiting discrimination on the basis of age, sex, pregnancy, race, color, national origin, disability, genetic information and military service. HSU is a private university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas and may lawfully consider an applicant's religion as a selection criterion. HSU is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share an active Christian faith and fully support HSU's mission.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HSU provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment, except when the accommodation would impose an undue hardship. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to Human Resources.

BACKGROUND SCREEN:

HSU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, sex, disability, genetic information, national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in keeping with applicable state and federal law. HSU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the university's financial and physical assets. Therefore, Hardin-Simmons University conducts background checks. Depending on the position, applicants may also be required to consent to a credit check as part of the background check process.

As a non-profit institution of higher education committed to Christian faith and values, the University exercises its rights under state and federal law to use religion as a factor in making employment decisions.