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Laboratory Assistant
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Job ID 74026
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Medical School
Category Technical
Job Description

The Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center (MHWFAC) is looking for a temporary research laboratory
assistant to work 10-12 hours/week.

Candidate will obtain basic understanding of the operations of a research lab and the importance of proper organization of materials and cleanliness required for experiments. This job involves cleaning, wrapping, labeling and sterilizing glassware and consumable plastics for biological and chemical labs; restocking supplies, identifying supply shortfalls, and inventorying consumables; preparing simple buffers and operating the UltraPure water system; and disposing of refuse. This position also requires doing organizational tasks, such as preparing test kits and assembling informational packets, along with other duties as assigned.

Educational Value

Gaining knowledge of laboratory research and providing critical support to laboratory operations in a research environment.

Job Requirements

High school diploma with some high school level classes in chemistry or biology.

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At completion of project
Primary Contact Melissa Rennells
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Supervisor Judy Hines
Work Location MSRB 3
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Fax N/A