Biology - Student Laboratory Assistant

Belmont University•Belmont, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This student employment position in the Department of Biology offers an opportunity to gain valuable laboratory experience. The role is ideal for self-motivated individuals who enjoy helping others and are eager to learn new things. The position allows students to earn their Federal Work-Study (FWS) funds during the academic year.

Requirements

Must receive Federal Work Study (FWS) funds in their financial aid packages
Must be available to work up to eight hours each week
May not hold a second FWS position while working for the Department of Biology
Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
Must attend training sessions
Must be able to complete assigned tasks independently or within a team
Must demonstrate strong communication skills
Must handle sensitive information in a professional manner
Adherence to laboratory safety and health policies is required, including the use of all necessary personal protective equipment and other safety devices
Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate student at Belmont University
Must major or minor in Biology, Environmental Science, Neuroscience, or Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Must be currently enrolled in laboratory courses or must have taken laboratory courses within the Department of Biology

Responsibilities

preparing media/reagents, aliquoting solutions, and handling chemicals
caring for living specimens and handling preserved specimens
moving/distributing equipment, models, supplies, and glassware
setting up, maintaining, and troubleshooting instruments and other electronic devices
installing software, configuring, backing up, and troubleshooting computer systems
cleaning laboratory surfaces, equipment, supplies, and glassware as needed
communicating with faculty and staff to ensure that laboratory activities are set up, restocked, and cleaned up in a timely manner
collecting, segregating, and/or disposing of laboratory wastes properly
completing work assignments safely using necessary personal protective equipment and other safety devices
assisting with inventory control, safety data sheet collection, and data entry operations
performing other general laboratory tasks as assigned