"Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant/Lab Coordinator - Federal Work Study"

Job Details

Job Title: Teaching Assistant/Research Assistant/Lab Coordinator - Federal Work Study

Location: UNG - Gainesville

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

Full/Part Time: Part-Time

Job ID: 284586

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Biology department on the Gainesville campus. Student would work with helping prep labs for Environmental Science and Invertebrate Zoology. This includes maintaining/organizing specimens and updating written labs. Student will assist in processing samples from research on the Etowah River. Student may assist in grading labs for Environmental Science.

Responsibilities

• Curating specimens [cleaning, organization of shelves, refreshing jars of specimens, setting up/ breaking down labs twice a week. Helping rewrite labs so they are more student friendly. Perhaps correcting HW in Environmental Science.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Some knowledge of taxonomy and phyla of organisms [very basic, can be taught]. Some writing skills. Dependable.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award