Biological Science
Research Lab Federal Work Study
Instructional Student Assistant Pool

POSITION

The Department of Biological Science at CSU Fullerton invites applications for its Research Lab Federal Work Study Instructional Student Assistant Pool.

We welcome applications from current CSUF undergraduate and graduate students in the Biological Science department (or in a related program), who have awarded Federal Work Study, to assist/provide support in biology-related research activities and tasks within a number of disciplines. Tasks will include, but not limited to, wet-lab and/or field experience, data collection, entry and analysis, report preparation, lab maintenance, and supply inventory. 

This is a pool of Research Lab Instructional Student Assistant for the department to draw on as necessary. APPOINTMENTS FROM THE POOL ARE TEMPORARY AND OFTEN MADE JUST PRIOR TO THE START OF THE ACADEMIC TERM. APPLICANTS MAY BE OFFERED EMPLOYMENT ON VERY SHORT NOTICE. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate student in the Biological Science Department, or in a related program, in good academic standing.
• Demonstrated their ability to interact and work effectively with a wide and culturally diverse range of students, including first-generation college students.  Must possess the ability to learn and perform assigned work, work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students, and accept responsibility.
• Must be an admitted CSU student and currently enrolled
• Must have been awarded Federal Work Study

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a course of study covering the content and skills to assist with/support academic research
• Experience/familiarity a research lab

HOW TO APPLY

A complete online application must be submitted in order to receive consideration. Please provide the following materials as it relates to your application requirements:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Schedule of Class/es enrolled in
• Schedule of when available to work
• Federal Work Study Award Summary detail including award year 

Applications will be reviewed as needed. Please direct all questions about the position to: Karen Lau, Biological Science Department Coordinator, at klau@fullerton.edu  

COMPENSATION

All Instructional Student Assistant appointments are made under the terms of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the CSU system and the United Auto Workers.  Initial appointments are for one semester only. 

Classification Range: $17.86 - $23.84 per hour
Anticipated hiring range depending on qualification, not to exceed $17.86

MANDATED REPORTER PER CANRA

The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017, as a condition of employment.

TITLE IX

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OUT-OF-STATE EMPLOYMENT POLICY

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and requires hiring employees to perform CSU related work within the State of California.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CLEARANCE NOTICE

This offer is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check and may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information and/or if information was knowingly withheld or falsified.

Please note, that continued employment is contingent upon your successful completion of a background screening as required under CSU policy. Teaching Associates rehired at CSUF after a break in service of 12 or more months who have not had a CSUF background check within the past 12 months will be subject to a new background check; rehire is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the new background check.