Laboratory Assistant, Biotechnology for Science & Health Academy

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2026 Laboratory Assistant, Biotechnology for Science & Health Academy

Georgetown University

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:

●       Completing training and learning about the program to understand how to best 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.

●       Other duties as assigned.

Schedule:

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

●       Program in Session | June 28 - July 10, 2026.

Terms & Compensation

●       Laboratory Assistants are designated for the Summer 2026 term with dates of employment from May 18 through August 8, 2026.

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

●       Compensation will include $21.00 per hour for up to 40 hours of work per week.

●       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.

Minimum 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)

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