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2025 Laboratory Assistant, Biotechnology for Science & Health Academy

General Information:

The Laboratory Assistant supports the Academic Director (AD) during the 2-week Biotechnology for Science & Health Academy. Successful Laboratory Assistants are flexible, can pivot quickly to accommodate unexpected changes and issues, and are leaders who stay both warm and focused under pressure. This is a laboratory and academic support position.

Responsibilities:

Learning about and understand the programs to better support the student experience

Meeting with Lab Directors and Lab Faculty prior to programs to review lab activities

Maintaining a well-stocked lab environment

Creating a safe and supportive academic environment for students

Building community and belonging amongst the students and staff

Establishing appropriate boundaries with students in compliance with the University's Protection of Minors Policy

Reporting unsafe, inappropriate, or concerning behavior, and student conduct issues

Enforcing University policies, procedures, and regulations to students

Schedule:

Training/Lab prep | There will be training and lab prep work in early June

Program in Session | June 29 - July 11, 2025

Terms & Compensation

Laboratory Assistants are designated for the Summer 2025 term with dates of employment from May 19 through August 9, 2025

Laboratory Assistants will work approximately 20-40 hours per week to support the program

Employment with the University is at-will and may be terminated by Laboratory Assistants or the University at any time without notice or cause. Employment with the University should not be considered as an implied or explicit guarantee of employment or as a personal contract

Failure to meet the standards and expectations of the University, the School of Continuing Studies, and the Office of Summer and Special Programs, may result in termination

Compensation will include $20.00 per hour for up to 40 hours of work per week

Requirements and Qualifications

Some graduate-level medical or science education

Experience working in a lab

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree

Current or graduating Georgetown student

Institutional knowledge of Georgetown University

How to Apply

Please review the information and steps below carefully -  only applicants who have completed both applicable steps will be considered. For more information, review our hiring website or if you have any questions, email scsspecialprograms@georgetown.edu.

Student Applicants (current Georgetown University student)

Upload Resume and Cover Letter. Instructions will be noted in job posting. Fill out the Summer Staff Questionnaire form. A link to this form can be found directly in the job posting, or using this link: Summer Lab TA Questionnaire

External Applicants

Upload Resume and Cover Letter. Instructions will be noted in job posting. Fill out the Summer Staff Questionnaire form. A link to this form can be found directly in the job posting, or using this link: Summer Lab TA Questionnaire

A criminal background check of selected candidates is required.

Current Georgetown Employees:

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Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.

Need Assistance:

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.

Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.

EEO Statement:

Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits:

Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.