Graduate Studies Assistantships

Position: Graduate Lab Assistant
Department: Biology
Reports to: Diana Lancaster
Work Period: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027
Hours: 10-15 hours a week (on top of full course load)
Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
Compensation: $15 per hour and partial tuition waiver

GENERAL SUMMARY
Graduate and Post-Bacc Studies is seeking an Agnes Scott graduate student as a Laboratory Assistant in the Biology Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Include but are not limited to:

• Assists in the preparation of biology instructional lab materials, including chemical solutions, specimens, equipment, and supplies.
• Cleaning up labs and resetting for the next section.
• Assists the professor in assessing the student’s knowledge of the laboratory materials and grading undergraduate laboratory assignments.
• Stockroom duties include glassware washing, inventory control, safety data sheet management, general cleaning and organizing, and waste management.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be an incoming or current Agnes Scott graduate or Post-Bacc student.
• Must work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at Agnes Scott or, for incoming students, completed their program(s) in good standing at their previous institutions.
• Enrollment in a minimum of 9-credit hours attempted per semester(s) of the assistantship.
• Graduate Assistantship grants or employment cannot be deferred.
• May not work more than 19 hours a week on the assistantship.
• May not be employed in any other position on the Agnes Scott campus nor can they hold two assistantship positions in one semester.
• International students will have additional steps to complete to be hired.
• Eligibility for assistantships and grant support expires when a student graduates, withdraws, is not enrolled, is terminated, or otherwise becomes ineligible.

Experience:

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY

• Strong organizational skills and record keeping
• Communicate effectively
• Work collaboratively as part of a team but also independently with little instruction
• Structure time effectively and efficiently, be responsible and accountable
• Take instruction well and willing to learn new methods and skills
• Flexible with Day-to-day tasks
• Respect and maintain confidentiality in accordance with FERPA

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment
to the position.

Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Position: Chemistry Graduate Lab Assistant
Department: Chemistry
Reports to: Nancy Kilpatrick
Work Period: Summer 2026, Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
Hours: 10-15 hours a week
Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
Compensation: $15 per hour and partial tuition waiver

GENERAL SUMMARY
Assist the Chemistry Lab Specialist, or other students/faculty/support staff within the guidelines of federal and state laws, local ordinances and college and department policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Set up labs per preparations sheets
• Prepare solutions for experiments
• Perform lab experiments to confirm expected results are attained
• Maintain organized laboratory and prep area
• Clean glassware and apparatus
• Replenish laboratory reagents and supplies
• Prepare before and clean up laboratory after for student lab sessions
• Assist students during lab
• Assist lab instructors as needed

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be eligible through graduate studies program
• Keen interest in chemistry

Education: at least one year of college chemistry (preferably two years)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Have good chemistry lab skills with concern for safety. Utilize safety glasses, gloves, and apron as needed.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Flexible and positive attitude.
• Willing to learn new skills/concepts and accept feedback.
• Must wear close toed shoes and pants/skirts that come down to the top of the foot.
• Must be meticulous, dependable, and able to work independently after training.
• Must attend mandatory safety meeting at the start of the semester.
• Must submit class schedule and hours available to set up a schedule.
• Should be available to work during one of the lab periods for 110L or 120L
• No weekend lab work, but there is the potential for work during a night lab session.
• Must be willing to do a complete inventory of the chemical storeroom and all labs.
• Must have schedule that meets the department needs

Requirements:

• Must be an incoming or current Agnes Scott graduate student.
• Must work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at Agnes Scott or, for incoming students, completed their program(s) in good standing at their previous institutions.
• Enrollment in a minimum of 9-credit hours attempted per semester of the assistantship.
• Graduate Assistantship grants or employment cannot be deferred.
• Students may not work more than 19 hours a week on the assistantship.
• A graduate assistant may not be employed in any other position on the Agnes Scott campus nor can they hold two assistantship positions in one semester
• International students will have additional steps to complete to be hired.
• Eligibility for assistantships and grant support expires when a student graduates, withdraws, is not enrolled, is terminated, or otherwise becomes ineligible.

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment
to the position.

Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Department: Physics
Reports to: Hannah Marine
Work Period: Fall Semester 2026 and Spring 2027
Hours: 10-15 hours a week [maximum of 19/hours per week]
Start Date: September 1, 2025
Compensation: $15 per hour and partial tuition waiver

GENERAL SUMMARY
Graduate and Post-Bacc Studies is seeking a current Agnes Scott graduate student to assist with physics laboratory assessments. This will involve norming and applying grading rubrics with a focus on introductory physics topics. Occasional assistance with miscellaneous lab duties may occur as the candidate’s schedule allows.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Include but are not limited to:

• Working with instructors to norm grading rubrics
• Applying grading rubrics to assess student laboratory performance
• Assisting with lab needs and logistics as required
• Other duties as assigned based on the specific strengths of the candidate

REQUIREMENTS

Education:

• Graduate assistants must have completed the equivalent of Physics 102 and 103 (algebra based introductory physics) with labs, and not be enrolled in Physics 502 or 503.
• Must be an incoming or current Agnes Scott graduate student.
• Must work a minimum of 10 hours per week.
• Applicants must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA at Agnes Scott or, for incoming students, completed their program(s) in good standing at their previous institutions.
• Enrollment in a minimum of 9-credit hours attempted per semester of the assistantship.
• Graduate Assistantship grants or employment cannot be deferred.
• Students may not work more than 19 hours a week on the assistantship.
• A graduate assistant may not be employed in any other position on the Agnes Scott campus nor can they hold two assistantship positions in one semester.
• International students will have additional steps to complete to be hired.
• Eligibility for assistantships and grant support expires when a student graduates, withdraws, is not enrolled, is terminated, or otherwise becomes ineligible.

Experience:

• Working with numerical data
• Preferred lab experience in any capacity

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITY

• Previous advanced physics experience preferred
• Commitment to supporting an inclusive learning environment
• Strong Organizational skills and record keeping
• Communicates effectively with others in the teamwork and works collaboratively
• Structure time effectively and work independently
• Respects and maintains confidentiality in accordance with FERPA
• Work will be conducted in person with flexible scheduling and regular communication with the instructor

DISCLAIMER
The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment
to the position.

Agnes Scott College does not discriminate on the basis of, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or genetic information, gender identity and gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law in its employment. Agnes Scott College has a strong commitment to diversity and urges members of underrepresented groups to apply.