Laboratory Assistant (work-study)
The University of Texas at Austin•Austin, UT
•$16•Onsite
About The Position
The Kantarci Lab in the Department of Neuroscience is looking for an undergraduate student interested in helping with daily laboratory operations by maintaining cleanliness, ensuring the availability of essential supplies, and assisting with routine preparation of reagents and equipment. This position is ideal for someone interested in gaining experience in lab management and learning how a research lab is organized. The Kantarci Lab focuses on research within the Department of Neuroscience.
Requirements
- Must have Work-Study award for the 2026-27 academic year
- Enrollment at UT Austin as an undergraduate student for at least 6 hours per semester (excluding summer)
- Ability to work independently and solve problems
- Project a professional demeanor
- Resume/CV
- 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor
- Letter of interest
Nice To Haves
- Interested in helping with daily laboratory operations
- Interested in gaining experience in lab management
- Interested in learning how a research lab is organized
Responsibilities
- Wash, dry, and properly store laboratory glassware
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared lab spaces
- Prepare and autoclave distilled deionized water (ddH₂O) and phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) for tissue culture and staining applications
- Prepare 70% ethanol solutions and refill spray bottles as needed
- Fill, autoclave, and dry pipette tips, tubes, and Pasteur pipettes
- Ensure sterilized materials are stocked and readily available
- Check and empty vacuum traps routinely
- Monitor and refill incubator water levels with distilled water
- Clean and refill laboratory water baths
- Perform regular eyewash station checks to ensure compliance
- Handle laboratory waste disposal in accordance with safety protocols
- Remove ice buildup from -20°C and -80°C freezers
- Assist with general lab upkeep and organization
- Monitor laboratory supplies and notify appropriate personnel when restocking is needed
- Assist with maintaining organized inventory systems
- Perform cell culture-related washing tasks (Coverslip washing)
- Support sustainability initiatives (Green Labs practices)
- Carry out other routine lab support tasks as assigned
Benefits
- UTSaver voluntary retirement programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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