Science Lab Technician (Federal Work Study)

Bellevue University • Bellevue, NE

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Natural Sciences Student Lab Technician role provides support to faculty and staff within the CST Natural Sciences Laboratories in their daily operations under supervision. This position is a Federal Work Study (FWS) student employee role open only to currently enrolled Bellevue University students who have Federal Work Study as part of their financial aid package. Students must have completed a FAFSA and accepted their FWS offer before they can apply for a FWS position.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must be enrolled in a Biology major.
• Must have completed CH 115, General Chemistry
• Must adhere to attendance as scheduled
• Must possess strong attention to detail and good organizational skills with the ability to ensure accurate work.
• Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee information.
• Ability to work independently but as part of a team concept.

Responsibilities

• Preparing chemical solutions and reagents
• Preparing and sterilizing media
• Ensures proper inventory control
• Cleans and sterilizes work areas as directed
• Cultures and maintains living biological materials
• Assist in field work and specimen collection
• Operates and maintains related laboratory equipment
• Maintains detailed records of laboratory activities
• Participates in multiple active research protocols and experiments
• Operates and maintains advance laboratory equipment
• Follows detailed protocols pertinent to the task
• Assists in set-up, maintenance, and tear down of long-term research experiments
• Disposes of biological hazardous wastes from labs
• Performs other duties as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED