Biology Lab Assistant (Hourly)
About The Position
To provide temporary assistance in a lab setting Description of Duties and Tasks Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Performs clerical duties including operating a computer, maintaining records and files, and compiling data and reports as required. Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials. Initiates purchase requisitions, and monitors expenditures; may prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation, and/or submit justifications and request for capital outlay items. Operates, installs, and maintains equipment. May set up, configure and/or calibrate new equipment; may perform routine maintenance and repair. May assist students, or monitor and assist students, faculty, and staff in the use of equipment or facilities.
Requirements
- Office administration and bookkeeping principles and practices.
- Knowledge of specialized discipline depending on the area of assignment.
- Safety principles and practices as it applies to area of assignment.
- Effectively using organizational and planning skills.
- Effectively working with multicultural student body.
- Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
- Understanding and following instructions precisely.
- Handling lab materials precisely and accurately.
- Maintaining an established work schedule.
- Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills.
- Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
- Use related laboratory software applications.
- Two years related work experience.
- High school diploma or educational equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Performs clerical duties including operating a computer, maintaining records and files, and compiling data and reports as required.
- Maintains an inventory of supplies and materials.
- Initiates purchase requisitions, and monitors expenditures; may prepare cost estimates for budget recommendation, and/or submit justifications and request for capital outlay items.
- Operates, installs, and maintains equipment.
- May set up, configure and/or calibrate new equipment; may perform routine maintenance and repair.
- May assist students, or monitor and assist students, faculty, and staff in the use of equipment or facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
