SA Researcher II

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Superior, WI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The SA Researcher II is a student hourly position with the Lake Superior Research Institute at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Student researchers contribute to research projects through laboratory preparation, organism culture care, equipment and sample handling, testing, data work, and general laboratory upkeep. The position is renewable and is expected to require approximately 10–25 hours per week. Students must be enrolled at least half-time at UWS and maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0. Summer employment eligibility requires either at least half-time preregistration for the upcoming fall semester or at least half-time summer enrollment. The position requires willingness to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays. Employment requires a criminal background check; additional checks may apply to applicants with prior employment at Universities of Wisconsin or Wisconsin state agencies.

Requirements

Be enrolled at least half-time at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.
Maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0.
Be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Be willing to work some evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Demonstrate strong attention to detail.
For summer work, be either preregistered at least half-time for the upcoming fall semester or enrolled at least half-time in Summer College.

Responsibilities

Prepare glassware for testing.
Prepare food and water for organism cultures.
Renew organism cultures.
Calibrate, use, and/or maintain laboratory equipment.
Prepare laboratory reagents and standards.
Prepare and maintain sampling equipment.
Collect and analyze samples.
Enter and proof data.
Assist with data analysis and quality assurance.
Conduct toxicity tests.
Access the laboratory on weekends for culture care.
Perform general laboratory maintenance.
Maintain records.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by individual researchers.