Microbiology Lab Prep Attendant (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)
About The Position
The Biology Department at the University of Michigan-Flint is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented student to assist with preparations of materials for microbiology lab courses during the Winter 2026 semester. In this role, you will work collaboratively with laboratory staff while independently performing assigned responsibilities crucial to the efficient operation of our labs. This position offers a moderately flexible schedule and would require approximately 6 hours per week, with the opportunity to work as much as 10 hours. Your weekly schedule would be determined upon hire in partnership with the Laboratory Supervisor.
Requirements
- Must be a currently enrolled UM-Flint student
- Successful completion of BIO 111 Organismal Biology
- Recommendation by a Biology Department faculty member
- A demonstrated ability to apply laboratory safety rules
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of and ability to practice aseptic technique
- Excellent organizational skills
- Demonstrated ability to effectively manage time
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Responsibilities
- Transitioning lab set ups between lab sections
- Running experiments
- Preparing media and other chemical solutions
- Inoculating bacterial cultures
- Aliquoting reagents
- Washing glassware
- Handling biohazardous waste
- Basic laboratory cleanliness and maintenance
- Performing inventory of their assigned lab space
- Working with the Laboratory Coordinator and Supervisor to ensure materials are ordered and delivered in time for labs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
