Biology Lab Assistant

Job Purpose/Description

• The Biology Lab Assistant will work with and assist the instructor with weekly prep for BIO 1116. Duties to include, but not limited to, the following: prepare materials for use in undergraduate biology laboratories including microbiology media, microbiology cultures/plates and chemical reagents, assist with set up and removal of class materials weekly in laboratory classrooms, maintain laboratory organization including proper sterilization and disposal of wastes, keep track of inventory (including maintaining records), recommend purchasing, and ensure lab equipment is maintained.

Job Duties

• Prepare materials for use in undergraduate biology laboratories including microbiology media, microbiology cultures/plates, and chemical reagents
• Assist with set up and removal of class materials weekly in laboratory classrooms
• Maintain laboratory organization including proper sterilization and disposal of wastes
• Keep track of inventory (including maintaining records)
• Recommend purchasing
• Ensure lab equipment is maintained

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current or incoming CSS student
• Successful completion of BIO 1116
• Biology or Biochem major
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong work ethic

Preferred Qualifications

• Federal work study eligibility is preferred