BIOL 413 Lab Assistant
Job Description
The Disability Resources for Students (DRS) Office seeks an hourly student employee (undergraduate or graduate) to provide direct accommodation services. This includes but is not limited to reading aloud and describing printed materials including graphs and diagrams, marking true/false answers, handwriting in-class essays, or using the computer as dictated by the student with a disability. DRS is seeking candidates that are resourceful, reliable, engaged, and professional. Scribes will be subject to a background check when hired.
Project Persistence
As part of our commitment to the student experience, Disability Resources for Students and the Division of Student Life will review each student employee’s academic progress via GPA reviews. The intent of these grade checks is to offer our student employees holistic support and connect students to resources and academic support services should the need arise. These reviews will begin after you complete your first quarter of employment. GPA reviews have no impact on your selection for the position or your standing as an employee once you begin employment.
Diversity Statement
At the University of Washington, diversity is integral to excellence. We value and honor diverse experiences and perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, and promote access, opportunity and justice for all.
Supervision
This position will report to Carole Ockerman (cares91@uw.edu).
Job Hours and Pay for Hourly Student Employee
The Scribe will work the following class period: Sep 24, 2025 - Dec 12, 2025
● BIOL 413 Lecture and Lab
○ T/TH at 12:30 PM - 1:50 PM – Location LSB 110
○ M/W at 9:30 AM - 11:50 AM – Location HCK 444 (Lab)
- Schedule will vary depending on when student has exams (+ 1.5 hours)
Pay will be at a rate of $ 20.76 per hour.
Responsibilities
Scribe:
• Arrive early before pre-scheduled time.
• Assist student with reading and accessing research materials
• Write only what the student tells you to write.
• Read only materials the student tells you to read.
• Respect the student’s pace of work and needs.
• Read sections back as necessary.
• Refrain from offering help, tutoring or clarification of research materials
• Scribe during Exams when needed
• Ask student with disability for clarification if unsure what should be written.
• Ask student to spell unusual words or names.
• Seek clarification from the Supervisor if unsure what to do at any point.
Lab Assistant:
• Physically locate, retrieve, and use laboratory materials.
• Read and understand laboratory manuals.
• Practice proper laboratory safety.
• Physically perform or assist with performance of standard lab bench procedures
• Assist DRS student with lab tasks.
• Perform lab-related duties as requested by DRS student or DRS Counselor.
• Scribe for student in lecture.
• Create tactile graphics for visual displays in lecture. (Training provided)
• Seek clarification from the Supervisor if unsure what to do at any point.
Minimum Qualifications
• Prerequisite: Biology courses including BIOL 118 or BIOL 220 (listed on transcript)
• Experience with Biology labs.
• Communication skills; oral and written.
• Competency in working with a diverse population.
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
• Meticulous attention to detail; proven dedication to accuracy in each task performed.
• Ability to work effectively in a high-pressure environment.
Desirable
• Course overlaps with: BIO A 270 and NURS 301/B STR 301. These courses listed on the transcript are preferable
• Experience working with students and or adults with disabilities.
• Experience in and familiarity with higher education.
• Fluency in American Sign Language.
• Pattern of excellent attendance and punctuality in prior positions.
Box 352808 Mary Gates Hall Seattle, WA 98195-2808 206.543.8924 voice 206.616.8379 fax uwdrs@uw.edu