Job no: 497199
Work type: Student Employment - Work Study Only
Location: Big Rapids, MI 49307
Categories: Student Employment - Work Study Only

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Are you pursuing a career in the biology field? If so, becoming a lab assistant could be your opportunity to gain further knowledge and experience within this field.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum qualifications include high school chemistry course, high school biology course, and demonstrated competence in math, viz. calculating concentrations, dilutions, and percentages
• Preferred qualifications include college level microbiology course, e.g. FSU BIOL 108, 218, 286, or 386

EEO STATEMENT:

Ferris State University, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, is committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within its community. Ferris offers employment opportunities to qualified candidates seeking careers in a student-focused environment that values opportunity, collaboration, diversity and educational excellence. Learn more about the Ferris Mission and community at ferris.edu. The University actively seeks applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and other underrepresented groups. For more information on the University’s Policy on Non-Discrimination, visit: Ferris Non-Discrimination Statement.
Advertised: 01 Aug 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 31 Mar 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

• Prepare microbiological media, stains, and test reagents
• Remove materials for microbiology laboratory exercises
• Clean microscopes and glassware
• Process and correctly dispose of laboratory waste