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Position Information Requisition Number Stu626P Position Type Student Worker Department Department of Student Workers Job Title Student Worker - Biology Department - SpringSummer 2026 Classification Student Worker Pay Rate Varies depending on position Position Summary Information Hours per week Flexible Days Worked Flexible HoursShift worked Flexible Posting Detail Information Job SummaryBasic 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. Tutoring10.006. Biology Mentor Program BMP 10.007. Van Driver 9.008. Caputo Storeroom Clerks 9.009. EcologyEvolution Lab Technician 9.0010. 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 StoreroomA or B in Bio 100 Bio 101 or equivalent courseC or higher in Chem 111 Organism Care Greenhouses Aquatics Rooms & Animal RoomA or B in Bio 100 Bio 101 or equivalent courseBiology department Student Working Conditions and Physical Effort AllCurrent biology major in good academic standing during time of employmentThere will be work that involves the safe handling of specialized equipment and chemicals.Lab Prep Assistants Bio 100 101 & 362 & Caputo StoreroomWork is normally performed in a typical laboratory environment. Organism Care Greenhouses Aquatics Rooms & Animal RoomWork 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 liftpullpush up to 20 pounds.There will be work that involves training certification and the safe handling of organisms.STIPEND PositionStudent 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 to1. Lab Prep Assistants Bio 100 101 & 362Prepare 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 exerciseWipe 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 AssistantsDaily feedings if assignedDaily use and upkeep of log books if assignedPeriodic maintenance of tanks equipment and roomPeriodic chemical testing of tanksWeekly scrubbing of tanks equipment and rinsing of filter cartridges periodic replacement of filter cartridgesPeriodic tank set up and tear downMaintain and refill salt water carboy in Room 107 salinity at 32pptIdentification and isolation of sick or injured fishDishwashing Sweeping and general housekeepingMonitoring regulated rooms photoperiod by use of a light timerMaintaining record of hours worked per pay periodNotify supervisor of any issuesPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 3. Animal Rooms AssistantDaily recording regulated rooms temperature & humidity by use of a thermostatRegular inspection of animals for the purpose of monitoring animal healthDaily feeding and watering of animalsMonitoring regulated rooms photoperiod by use of a light timerQuarantining sick animals caring for them as appropriatePeriodic cleaning of mammal cages if assignedSweeping mopping general organizing and housekeepingPeriodic cleaning of rooms air vents with broomAssisting in breeding animals when required by coursesControlling animal population by segregating adult animals on the basis of genderQuarantining new animals to ensure they are in good health before introducing them to the general animal populationMaintaining record of hours worked per pay periodReport issues to supervisorPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 4. Green House AssistantsDaily monitoring and potential watering of plants based on need if assignedDaily maintenance of greenhouse temperature by use of temperature log thermostat and manual vents if assignedPeriodic pruning & weedingPeriodic fertilizing if assignedPeriodic repotting - in response to increased size of plant andor depletion of nutrients in soil if assignedPeriodic propagation of plants if assignedSeasonal addition & removal of whitewash if assignedSegregation and removal of wastes for recycling purposesDishwashing sweeping and general housekeepingMaintaining record of hours worked per pay periodNotify supervisor of any issuesPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety 5. Tutoring-Must complete 3 required clearances PA Criminal Background Child Abuse & FBI Fingerprints6. Biology Mentor Program BMP- Must complete 3 required clearances PA Criminal Background Child Abuse & FBI Fingerprints7. Van Driver-Must have a valid drivers 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 ClerksCheck that faculty have correctly & completely filled out store room order formsFulfill order form requestsSubmit completed order form & requisition requests to appropriate department secretaryKeep a current inventory record.Warn department secretary of issues & low stock itemsReceive deliveries document arrival date on requisition receipt notify requestor or dept.secretaryRe-stock & label inventoryKeep area clean & organizedMaintain record of hours worked in each pay periodPractice proper lab techniques with regard to safety9. EcologyEvolution Lab TechnicianThe student will prepare materials and supplies needed for both Tuesday and Thursday labs prior to each weeks 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 PositionWorking on various projects within the guidelines of the grant under their faculty advisors direction. Working Conditions and Physical Effort Posting Open Date 01072026 Posting Close Date 08222026 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 TOPrevious 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 PostingRequisition httpsjobs.millersville.edupostings14300 Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Optional Documents Cover LetterLetter of Application Resume Other Document 1 Class Schedule Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk . Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment Yes No What dayshours are you available to work Open Ended Question What is your current majorminor Open Ended Question What area in the Biology department are you interested in working for Open Ended Question Are you available to work during summer and breaks Open Ended Question Were you directed to fill out the Biology Student worker application from a Biology Professor or department secretary No Yes 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. 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