Microbiology Lab Assistant

Department: Biology

Classification: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Location: Microbiology Lab and Prep Room (SB-241 and 242)

Charleston Southern University

9200 University Blvd.

Charleston, SC 29406
Supervisor Name: Dr. Imelda Tirtajaya        Supervisor Email: itirtajaya@csuniv.edu    

Alternate Supervisor: Lynn Thorsell

Dates Employed:

Summer 2024: May 6, 2024 – August 11, 2024

Fall: August 25, 2024 – December 8, 2024

Spring: January 13, 2025 – April 29, 2025

Summer 2025:  May 12, 2025 – August 17, 2025

Purpose of position:  Assist in fulfilling CSU Mission, Vision and Goals.  Provide student with opportunity to receive experience related to educational or career objective.  Prepare future graduate with integrity who are critical thinkers, skillful communicators and effective collaborators positioned to perform responsible roles in society.

Duties: The following duties are needed for this position and they are intended to provide students with experience related to their educational and/or career objective:

Laboratory preparation, set up and clean up; including and not limited to helping and assisting laboratory instructors during laboratory sessions, grading students' paperworks, culturing and growing microorganisms, conducting make-up labs outside lab hours when needed, be in charge of labs for practicals during the last 3 weeks of the semester, cleaning up hazardous waste after proper training, washing glasswares and maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the lab.

Rate of pay (Pay Scale Guide):

$ 9 to 10.⁰⁰ /Hour per hour

Qualifications:

Took and passed Microbiology lecture and lab (BIOL 220 and 220L) at Charleston Southern University with a grade of "C" or better, and minimum overall GPA of 3.0.     

Schedule: If offered work study employment, supervisors will coordinate work hours based on student’s class schedule. Students are not permitted to work during chapel or during regularly scheduled class time (even if the class is cancelled for some reason).

Evaluation Procedures: Students will be evaluated on their work performance which includes their ability to follow instructions and to complete work without errors. Students are expected to be punctual and to contact their supervisor if they will be late or unable to come to work. Cell phones should be placed on silent while in the workplace and students should only use their cell phones in emergency situations.