Teaching Assistant (TA) - Biology
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Mercer University
Macon, GA, US
Summary
Teaching assistants support professors by guiding students through lab experiments and ensuring safety protocols are followed. They are also responsible for the general cleanup and breakdown of the laboratory space after sessions.
Job Description
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Job Family:
Student Regular Wage, Student Work Study
Department:
Biology
Supervisor:
Carolyn Gilbert
Job Title:
Teaching Assistant (TA) - Biology
Job Description:
Teaching Assistants work closely with professors to help students navigate lab experiments and follow safety guidelines. They must be able to work well with others and be willing to assist students as needed. General computer knowledge is required. Teaching Assistants are responsible for general cleanup and breakdown of the lab space at the end of lab session.
Payrate: $11.00/ hour
Requirements:
You must have taken and successfully completed the course you will be assigned to TA.
You must be approved and recommended by a professor for a specific course.
You must be courteous, dependable, and show up to lab on time.
Scheduled Hours:
6
Start Date:
08/18/2026
End Date:
05/17/2027
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA
Mercer University’s Center for Career and Professional Development (CCPD) serves students and families in Atlanta, Macon, and the Regional Academic Centers. Our consultants provide guidance with application materials such as resumes and cover letters, job search tactics, networking, and more!
Vision: We aspire to equip and empower all Mercerians to thrive in the lifelong process of career and professional development.
Mission: Our career development experts prepare students to succeed in work and life by providing customized, innovative, and comprehensive career resources.
Company size
2-10 employees
Industry
Education
Org type
Educational
Headquarters
Macon, GA