Examination Lab Assistant - Forensic Science

Examination Lab Assistant - Forensic Science

Salary

$11.00 Hourly

Location

Main Campus (BG), OH

Job Type

Student Worker

Job Number

BGSU01823

Division

Presidents Office

Department

Student Employment

Opening Date

07/31/2026

Closing Date

8/13/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Summary

To provide research support in the Forensic Science Examination Lab on various projects on the interpretation of fingerprint, firearm and trace evidence.

Career Readiness Competencies

• Set personal goals and track progress toward them.

• Write clear and professional emails appropriate to the workplace.

• Analyze problems and propose practical solutions.

• Evaluate different options before recommending a course of action.

• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.

• Learn new software or digital platforms as needed for your role.

Essential Functions

• Interpret, synthesize, and analyze data
• Facilitate gathering of materials and data for various projects and reports; write summaries of project findings as requested
• Maintain a laboratory notebook
• Present research findings
• Work safely in the laboratory
• Work with graduate students

Minimum Qualifications

• Forensic Science Major in good academic standing
• Good organizational skills and neatness
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience with data analysis and statistics

Additional Information

• The student will work under the direct supervision of the faculty member.
• Applicants should submit a copy of their resume, and a brief cover letter expressing their interest in the position

Bowling Green State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to maintaining an employment and educational environment that is free from unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment on the basis of protected class: age (40 years of age or older), ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity and expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, marital status, military status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

EEOC Know Your Rights

OCRC Know Your Rights

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-372-8421 or email ohr@bgsu.edu.

BGSU is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. A list of acceptable documents can be seen here: https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Employer Bowling Green State University

Address 1851 N Research Drive

Huntington Building

Bowling Green, Ohio, 43403

Phone (419) 372-8421 Human Resources

(419) 372-2865 Student Employment

Website https://www.bgsu.edu/human-resources/careers.html