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Laboratory Assistant
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Job ID 75227
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Pathology, Department of
Category Technical
Job Description

Daily Tasks:

Receive, open, and deliver the packages we receive to the lab members.

Check daily cold storage temperatures to ensure healthy units.

Record, enter, and process shipments in online tracking software.

Scan packing slips for tracing receiving signatures.

Restock, organize, and replenish HHMI Supply Center units and Central Supply in 5416.
Larger Projects and Lab Maintenance:

Assist with managing the equipment spreadsheet.

Assist in maintaining computer inventory.

Catalog logbooks from central supply, 5436, and 5431.

Assist in cleanouts and defrosting archival storage in freezers.

Assist in cleaning cold rooms.

Assist in completing maintenance on lab equipment.

Assist in cataloging and organizing LN2 storage stocks of plasmids and cell lines.

Educational Value

To gain knowledge and experience working in a research laboratory.

Job Requirements

Fundamental skills in database and inventory management

Strong organizational and multitasking skills

Excellent documentation and record-keeping abilities

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines

Willingness and ability to learn and implement new techniques

Understanding of laboratory safety procedures and ability to work with potentially hazardous materials

Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and ability to work independently

Desired Qualifications:

Basic knowledge of databases and software tools such as Quartzy and Microsoft Office

At least one year of experience in laboratory and inventory management

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 20.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At completion of project
Primary Contact Catherine Anne Niemiec
Primary Contact's Email hankins@med.umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Rogel Cancer Center
Phone N/A
Fax N/A