Position Title: OPS Lab Assistant - Natural Science, TS

Compensation: $15.75 per hour

Estimated # Hours Per Week: 3

Position Summary: The Natural Science Department is looking for laboratory assistants for the anatomy and physiology, biology, chemistry, and microbiology labs. Responsibilities may include preparing media, buffers, chemical standard solutions, and other materials for labs; sterilization techniques, installing, setting up, maintaining, storing, and disposing of equipment and supplies. Laboratory Assistants also aid in keeping the lab facility clean and organized.

Educational Requirements: High School diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

Experience Requirements: Two (2) years' experience in the science field is preferred. Must have taken science labs in biology and chemistry. Microbiology and advanced chemistry lab experience a plus, but not required. Familiar with lab procedures and lab safety. Dependable and able to work independently after training. Applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Desired Work Schedule: Flexible; Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:00pm.

Hours: 3 hours per week

Pay Level: OPS Level 2 - $15.75

Licensing Requirements:

General Responsibilities: Helping to set up labs, maintaining, organizing, and cleaning labs and lab prep rooms. Specific responsibilities will be designed around the lab needs. For example, helping to prepare standards for chemistry labs or setting up models for anatomy labs.

Knowledge:

Skills: Attention to detail, good organization, and good communication skills preferred.

Physical Requirements: Working in a lab can require standing or walking on your feet for extended periods of time.