Microbiology lab assistant

Brigham Young University – Hawaii

2d • $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Students may only have 5 open job applications at a time. Work Experience: Intermediate (Developing Skills) Work Experience Description: Ideal for students who have begun gaining relevant experience and are building their skills through internships, part-time jobs, or significant projects. Typically aimed at sophomores or juniors who have completed a combination of introductory and advanced coursework. ᅟ Job Summary Assists Dr. Weeks in preparing media and samples for Microbiology lab, performing routine laboratory tasks, experiments, and maintenance. Primary Responsibilities Prepares lab equipment, supplies, and proper setup for testing and experiments. Prepares and arranges slides, solutions, media, buffers, plates, and specimens for laboratory testing, following procedures and ensuring proper handling. Maintains databases on the results of experiments. Perform statistical analyses of data, using computer software. Performs other duties as assigned. Education Upper-Division Courses Completed, especially Microbiology lab Work Experience 3 Months General Work Experience Physical Demands Typical laboratory environment with potential exposure to harmful chemicals, materials, and equipment Base Rate Per Hour: 16.00 ᅟ Welcome and thank you for your interest in a job at BYU–Hawaii. We offer a variety of employment opportunities and an attractive work environment that supports diversity and excellence. Whether or not this is your first student job we look forward to completing the University's mission of coming to learn and going forth to serve. IMPORTANT: To start working at BYU–Hawaii and the Polynesian Cultural Center, all new hires must complete the Form I-9 to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S. As part of the I-9 process, prospective employees are required to provide certain documents to prove identity and work authorization. Please click here to see the list of acceptable documents. You must bring with you the actual document. No photocopies are allowed. BYU–Hawaii is an equal opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, age, color, sex, disability, veteran's status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal laws, rules or regulations. BYU–Hawaii’s commitment to equal opportunity includes and applies to: Recruiting, hiring, and training Upgrading, promoting, and transferring Discipline, layoff, and termination Conditions and privileges of employment Compensation and benefits

Requirements

• Upper-Division Courses Completed, especially Microbiology lab
• 3 Months General Work Experience

Nice To Haves

• Ideal for students who have begun gaining relevant experience and are building their skills through internships, part-time jobs, or significant projects.
• Typically aimed at sophomores or juniors who have completed a combination of introductory and advanced coursework.

Responsibilities

• Prepares lab equipment, supplies, and proper setup for testing and experiments.
• Prepares and arranges slides, solutions, media, buffers, plates, and specimens for laboratory testing, following procedures and ensuring proper handling.
• Maintains databases on the results of experiments.
• Perform statistical analyses of data, using computer software.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree