Student assistants are an important part of the function of the Biology and Physics Department. Student assistants help in the setup and maintenance of our labs. The students involved learn additional skills not taught in the classes and gain valuable work experience. Those students also receive priority registration and they get paid! Many of our former student assistants were hired into jobs after graduation because of their lab experience here.

If you are considering becoming a student assistant, here are a few things to consider:

1. Much of the work done is not very glamorous. Washing glassware, cleaning tables, disposal of waste and similar tasks are the majority of the work.
   
   
2. Our student assistants are expected to be punctual and do the tasks assigned to them.  We have no replacement for no-shows or those who are late.  The labs require setup and takedown continually and clean up always needs to be done.  If you are juggling another job, family, and your studies, your time management will be important. You will have 2 responsibilities - as a student and as a student assistant.  Both of those require you to manage your time properly: Budgeting your time to allow for work without interfering with your studies.
   
   
3. As you gain experience, you may be given more responsibility as your skills improve.
   
   

Requirements:

• Be a student taking at least 12 credit hours during the semester.
• Be in good academic standing.
• Preference is given to biology majors, but not necessary. All majors are invited to apply.
• Fill out an application and turn it in, in person, at room SC 316 or SC 308.

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