Biology Lab Assistant
About The Position
Biology lab assistants work within laboratories and assist scientists with experiments, equipment maintenance, and research. Biology lab assistants will participate in the preparation of samples, supplies and equipment for various Biology, Microbiology and/or Anatomy & Physiology laboratories. This may involve the preparation of cultures or reagents, setup or calibration of equipment, and maintenance of living organisms. Examples of these responsibilities include making various bacteria growth medias or other solutions, culturing bacteria strains, setting up specialized microscopes and setting up electronic hematology differential cell counters. Other responsibilities will include maintaining a laboratory notebook, assisting with cleaning, and maintaining laboratory equipment, tools, or supplies, and assisting instructors prior to laboratory instruction. Biology lab assistants will also perform or help with students’ experiments, record laboratory experimental results, and dispose of hazardous or nonhazardous waste.
Requirements
- Frequent contact with co-workers, supervisors, students, faculty, and research staff to discuss study techniques or results or handling and care of animals and cultures.
- Decision-making and judgment are typically based on clearly defined procedures, although skilled positions may exercise independent judgment.
- Refers to non-routine issues to supervision.
Nice To Haves
- May lead other staff or activities or provide guidance and leadership to students completing capstone projects under the guidance of the biology lab manager.
- Development of competencies may lead to broader, more responsible assignments.
Responsibilities
- Preparation of samples, supplies and equipment for various Biology, Microbiology and/or Anatomy & Physiology laboratories.
- Preparation of cultures or reagents, setup or calibration of equipment, and maintenance of living organisms.
- Making various bacteria growth medias or other solutions, culturing bacteria strains, setting up specialized microscopes and setting up electronic hematology differential cell counters.
- Maintaining a laboratory notebook.
- Assisting with cleaning, and maintaining laboratory equipment, tools, or supplies.
- Assisting instructors prior to laboratory instruction.
- Performing or helping with students’ experiments.
- Recording laboratory experimental results.
- Disposing of hazardous or nonhazardous waste.
- Applies knowledge of sanitation techniques and laboratory safety.
- Applies knowledge of research, testing procedures, and techniques.
- Performs a variety of procedures supporting laboratory setup.
- Follows established protocols and procedures; adheres to established standards and guidelines as set forth by accredited programs.
- Follows proper sanitation procedures to ensure appropriate laboratory testing and research conditions.
- Provides responsible care of animals; demonstrates appropriate animal handling, care, and welfare.
- Responsible for equipment and generally well-defined procedures supporting laboratory research, testing, clinical programs, or instruction services.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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