Federal Study - Biology Lab​/Greenhouse Assistant

Position Details

Position Information

Position Title:

Federal Work Study - Biology Lab/Greenhouse Assistant

Pay Grade Level: FLSA Benefits:
Department Math/Science Campus Location Escanaba

Pay Rate: $13.73 per hour Min Salary Max Salary FTE Position Type Student

Job Summary/Basic Function:
The purpose of the Federal Work-Study Program is to give a student an opportunity to develop skills, gain on‑job experience for future employment, and give the student flexibility to work around class schedules.

• Must be a Bay College student in the work study program to be considered for this position. Eligibility for work‑study is determined after you file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
• Work‑study requires that you are degree‑seeking and enrolled in a minimum of one credit that applies towards the semester you are employed.
• You must maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but may be loud in areas of equipment operation.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand; move around the Center; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;

reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Responsible for assisting with preparation, setup, and cleanup for biology labs
• In conjunction with faculty, individual is responsible for cleaning, organizing, inventorying, and maintaining as needed all laboratory equipment, glassware, instruments, computers, and supplies in the biology lab
• In conjunction with greenhouse supervisor, individual oversees and manages ongoing activities in the greenhouse, including watering, weeding, planting, propagation, and pest management
• Lab work:
  Preparation, setup, cleanup
• Maintain inventories and general cleanup
• Some light lifting; occasionally hot, dirty and dusty work
• Adherence to safety standards

Contact(s)

Beth Berube, Director of Human Resources

Shena Turan, Human Resources Specialist

Contact Phone/Extension

Contact Email hr

Contact Fax

Posting Number: 2793

Posting Date: 03/20/2026

Close Date:
Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Must be a Bay College student in the work study program to be considered for this position.

• Resume

• Cover Letter

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