Student Worker - Biology Department - Fall/Winter 2026

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Student Worker - Biology Department - Fall/Winter 2026

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You must be directed from a professor or department secretary to fill out the application.

DO NOT FILL OUT UNLESS DIRECTED TO

Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all.

Cover letter and resume are optional. We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

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Position Information

Requisition Number	Stu796P
Position Type	Student Worker
Department	Department of Student Workers
Job Title	Student Worker - Biology Department - Fall/Winter 2026
Classification	Student Worker
Pay Rate	Varies depending on position

Position Summary Information

Hours per week	Flexible
Days Worked	Flexible
Hours/Shift worked	Flexible

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function	1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362): $9.00 2. Aquatics Room Assistants: $9.00 3. Animal Rooms Assistants: $9.00 4. Green House Assistants: $9.00 5. Tutoring:$10.00 6. Biology Mentor Program (BMP): $10.00 7. Van Driver: $9.00 8. Caputo Storeroom Clerks: $9.00 9. Ecology/Evolution Lab Technician: $9.00 10. STIPEND Position: Varies
Required Qualifications	* Must be a current Biology Major in good academic standing during time of employment. Biology department Student Worker Job Requirements: Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101, & 362) & Caputo Storeroom:A or B in Bio 100, Bio 101 or equivalent courseC or higher in Chem 111 Organism Care (Greenhouses, Aquatics Rooms, & Animal Room):A or B in Bio 100, Bio 101 or equivalent course Biology department Student Working Conditions and Physical Effort: All:Current biology major in good academic standing during time of employment There will be work that involves the safe handling of specialized equipment and chemicals. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101, & 362) & Caputo Storeroom:Work is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment. Organism Care (Greenhouses, Aquatics Rooms, & Animal Room): Work is normally performed in a typical organism care facility environment with controlled light, humidity, and temperatures optimized for the housed organisms.Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 20 pounds. There will be work that involves training certification and the safe handling of organisms. STIPEND Position: Student must be referred by a biology faculty or staff member. Tutors & Biology Mentors & STIPEND Position: Clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, FBI Fingerprints) are required for this position.
Preferred Qualifications
Job Duties	Task may included but are not limited to: 1. Lab Prep Assistants (Bio 100, 101 & 362): Prepare solutions and reagents required for lab exercises. Clean equipment and check for operating condition before putting them out for labs. Return all reagents, solutions, materials, and equipment to their appropriate storage areas after each lab exercise Wipe down lab benches and restock paper towelsWash glassware and plasticwareMaintain record of hours worked in each pay periodPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 2. Aquatics Room Assistants: Daily feedings (if assigned) Daily use and upkeep of log books (if assigned) Periodic maintenance of tanks, equipment, and room Periodic chemical testing of tanks Weekly scrubbing of tanks, equipment, and rinsing of filter cartridges (periodic replacement of filter cartridges) Periodic tank set up and tear down Maintain and refill salt water carboy in Room 107 (salinity at 32ppt) Identification and isolation of sick or injured fish Dishwashing, Sweeping and general housekeeping Monitoring regulated room’s photoperiod by use of a light timer Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Notify supervisor of any issues Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 3. Animal Rooms Assistant: Daily recording regulated room’s temperature & humidity by use of a thermostat Regular inspection of animals for the purpose of monitoring animal health Daily feeding and watering of animals Monitoring regulated room’s photoperiod by use of a light timer Quarantining sick animals, caring forthem, as appropriate Periodic cleaning of mammal cages (if assigned) Sweeping, mopping, general organizing, and housekeeping Periodic cleaning of room’s air vents (with broom) Assisting in breeding animals when required by courses Controlling animal population by segregating adult animals on the basis of gender Quarantining new animals to ensure they are in good health before introducing them to the general animal population Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Report issues to supervisor Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 4. Green House Assistants: Daily monitoring and potential watering of plants based on need (if assigned Daily maintenance of greenhouse temperature by use of temperature log, thermostat, and manual vents (if assigned) Periodic pruning & weeding Periodic fertilizing (if assigned) Periodic repotting – in response to increased size of plant and/or depletion of nutrients in soil (if assigned) Periodic propagation of plants (if assigned) Seasonal addition & removal of whitewash (if assigned) Segregation and removal of wastes for recycling purposes Dishwashing, sweeping and general housekeeping Maintaining record of hours worked per pay period Notify supervisor of any issues Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 5. Tutoring -Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, & FBI Fingerprints) 6. Biology Mentor Program (BMP) - Must complete 3 required clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse, & FBI Fingerprints) 7. Van Driver: -Must have a valid driver’s license. -Must complete drivers license background check through Hire Right and be approved to drive -Must be a biology student enrolled in the course that is requesting a driver. 8. Caputo Storeroom Clerks: Check that faculty have correctly & completely filled out store room order forms Fulfill order form requests Submit completed order form & requisition requests to appropriate department secretary Keep a current inventory record. Warn department secretary of issues & low stock items Receive deliveries, document arrival date on requisition receipt, notify requestor or dept. secretary Re-stock & label inventory Keep area clean & organized Maintain record of hours worked in each pay period Practice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 9. Ecology/Evolution Lab Technician The student will prepare materials and supplies needed for both Tuesday and Thursday labs prior to each week’s lab. Lab preps may require counting, equipment procurement, photocopying and outdoor lab preps. The student will work no more than 7 hours per week. 10. STIPEND Position Working on various projects within the guidelines of the grant under their faculty advisor’s direction.
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Posting Open Date	08/27/2026
Posting Close Date	12/01/2026
Special Instructions to Applicants	You must be directed from a professor or department secretary to fill out the application. DO NOT FILL OUT UNLESS DIRECTED TO Previous experience is not required. We will provide training to all. Cover letter and resume are optional. We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.
Quicklink for Posting/Requisition	https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/15452

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
2. Resume
3. Other Document 1
4. Class Schedule

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * What days/hours are you available to work?

   (Open Ended Question)

3. * What is your current major/minor?

   (Open Ended Question)

4. * What area in the Biology department are you interested in working for?

   (Open Ended Question)

5. Are you available to work during summer and breaks?

   (Open Ended Question)

6. * Were you directed to fill out the Biology Student worker application from a Biology Professor or department secretary?
   • No
   • Yes
7. * Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?
   • YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
   • IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
   • No.
8. * Tutoring and Peer Mentor positions require that you receive three background clearances (PA Criminal Background, Child Abuse History, & FBI Fingerprinting). If you are selected for this position, do you have these clearances from previous employment or for educational purposes? Or would you have to complete them?

   (Open Ended Question)