Athens Technical College in Athens, Georgia, is seeking qualified candidates for a Federal Work Study – Science Laboratory Assistant for the Biotechnology Program. This person will be responsible to the Science Laboratory Manager and Faculty members as assigned, performing a variety of laboratory support functions. 

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Clean laboratories, wash glassware and stock lab supplies (gloves, wipes, paper towels, rinse bottles, soap, etc)  for class use.
• Prepare materials for lab activities, including make chemical solutions, prepare dissections, transfer bacterial cultures, set up equipment, microscope slides, etc. (Detailed instruction will be provided.)
• Receive, unpack, date and shelve incoming chemicals and supplies; help prepare orders for replacing out of stock items.
• Check classroom copiers to be sure they are supplied with paper, restock when needed; assist instructors when needed.
• Put away lab equipment and supplies in proper places.
• Maintain aquaria, plants, animals and bacterial cultures as directed.
• Assist in maintaining Chemical Inventory, Laboratory Equipment and Supply Inventory, and Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) files and be comfortable using the internet for research.

Responsible to the Science Laboratory Manager and Faculty members as assigned, performing a variety of laboratory support functions.

To be eligible for this position, candidates must be a current student AND be receiving Pell money for the current term. In addition, candidates must have completed CHEM 1211/L and BIOL 1111/L. Completion of EITHER BTEC 2191/L or BIOL 2117/L is a plus.

To apply, click "Apply To This Job" and submit your application.  Please be sure to indicate that you are a current ATC student. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

**Employment is contingent based upon successful completion of appropriate background checks.

As set forth in its student catalog, Athens Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, gender, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law).