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Job Family:

Student Regular Wage

Department:

Physics

Supervisor:

Anita Bhagat

Job Title:

Lab Assistant

Job Description:

As the Physics Lab Assistant, you will contribute to a safe, organized, and inquiry-driven learning environment that supports practical physics learning for science and non-science major students. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a collaborative mindset are essential.

 1. Operational Support

• Maintaining organized, functional, and well-stocked physics laboratory.
• Regularly audit and restock laboratory supplies, including safety equipment and commonly used materials.

• Monitor laboratory readiness and communicate resource or maintenance needs to the Lab instructor.

 2. Support Laboratory Preparation & Breakdown

• Prepare equipment and materials for laboratory activities as directed by the Lab instructor and physics faculty.
• Support laboratory setup, breakdown, and cleanup processes.
• Ensure equipment is cleaned, maintained, and returned to appropriate storage locations following use.
• Assist with the movement and distribution of laboratory materials between preparation spaces and designated experiment place.

3. Maintain Equipment & Resources

• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on laboratory equipment.
• Clean, sterilize, and maintain laboratory equipment according to established procedures.
• Assist the Lab Instructor with specialized laboratory preparations and technical tasks.
• Support inventory tracking and organization of laboratory materials and equipment.

 4. Support Health, Safety & Compliance

• Assist in maintaining laboratory safety standards and procedures.
• Ensure Safety Data Sheets and other required safety documentation are available and accessible.

• Support safe storage, handling, and disposal procedures for laboratory materials.
• Respond to laboratory incidents and concerns in accordance with established University safety protocols.
• Assist with annual inventory audits of laboratory equipment.

 5. Support Teaching & Learning

• Assist physics faculty during laboratory activities when requested.
• Support student safety and proper equipment use during practical learning experiences.

 6. Engage in Professional Learning & Collaboration

• Attend meetings and required professional learning activities.
• Collaborate positively with faculty and staff.
• Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and a commitment to student safety and wellbeing.
• Support the mission, vision, and values of Mercer University

Must be a current Mercer student in good standing. Candidate must have taken PHY 161 and PHY 162 at Mercer University and have passed the courses with B+ or higher grade.

Pay rate: $12 per hour

Scheduled Hours:

10

Start Date:

08/13/2026

End Date:

05/14/2027