Job Description
Part-Time Biology Laboratory Assistant
Job Description
Sarah Lawrence is a coeducational liberal arts college that consistently ranks among the leading liberal arts colleges in the country. Sarah Lawrence is known for its pioneering approach to education, its rich history of impassioned intellectual and civic engagement, and its vibrant, successful alumni. In close proximity to New York City, the historic campus, located in southern Westchester, is home to an intellectually curious and diverse community.
Sarah Lawrence College seeks a Biology Laboratory Assistant responsible for the general clerical and technical operations of biology course labs. This person will work closely with the Biology faculty to assist in many key aspects of successful implementation of the weekly labs associated with our courses. This is a nine month, part-time staff position beginning August, 2025, with a twenty-four hour work week (4 days per week; 6 hours per day), with the possibility of extension.
Sarah Lawrence College seeks a Biology Laboratory Assistant responsible for the general clerical and technical operations of biology course labs. This person will work closely with the Biology faculty to assist in many key aspects of successful implementation of the weekly labs associated with our courses. This is a nine month, part-time staff position beginning August, 2025, with a twenty-four hour work week (4 days per week; 6 hours per day), with the possibility of extension.
Essential Duties Summary
Responsibilities will include:
- Ordering, stocking, and maintaining all supplies and reagents for the laboratories
- Preparing stocks, setting up and taking down weekly course labs as directed by the
faculty - Keeping track of accounts and processing invoices for payment
- Maintaining inventory records and organizing common spaces in the department
- Supporting in the day-to-day operations of the laboratory, including during class time
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor
Required Qualifications
Qualifications
- Familiarity with biology labs; previous work experience in a biology laboratory—as a
- research or teaching assistant—is preferred.
- Strong organizational abilities
- Ability to work independently and to demonstrate appropriate initiative
- A demonstrated ability to work collegially with others
- Good quantitative skills, including measurement and mathematics
- Basic to intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Number: S00409P
Open Date:
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Salary: $28/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, visit https://slc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2358
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Sarah Lawrence College is committed to sustaining a diverse and inclusive learning, working, and living community. This requires students, faculty, administration, and staff who reflect the diversity of our society; that people from different backgrounds and with different views be prepared to treat one another with mutual respect and honest curiosity so that they can engage and learn from one another; and that diversity infuse all aspects of the life and mission of the College. These conditions enable a genuine liberal arts education, in which the presence of people with different experiences and ideas, engaged in critical dialogue, overcomes ignorance and builds trust and knowledge.
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