Student Laboratory Prep Assistant

University of Kansas • Lawrence, KS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The Student Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations and preparation of BIOL 154 laboratories. Working under the supervision of the Laboratory Coordinator and Laboratory Director, this position is responsible for preparing laboratory chemicals, materials, and supplies; maintaining the cleanliness and organization of laboratory spaces and equipment; and assisting with the day-to-day functioning of the course. The Student Assistant helps ensure that laboratory activities run efficiently, safely, and effectively by providing essential operational and logistical support.

Requirements

• Completed BIOL 154, as indicated in application materials.
• Declared major in Biology, a related science field, or Education, as indicated in the application materials.
• Experience working with microscopes and micropipettes, as indicated in application materials.
• Eligible for Federal Work-Study funding, as indicated in application materials.
• During the semester term of the appointment, the student hourly must be enrolled in no fewer than 6 credit hours.
• For summer periods the student hourly must: (1) have been enrolled in no less than 6 hours in the past spring semester or (2) be pre-enrolled in the upcoming fall semester in no less than 6 hours or (3) be enrolled in summer session or (4) be admitted to study in the upcoming fall semester.
• Student Hourlies may be undergraduate or graduate students.

Responsibilities

• Prepare chemicals, solutions, and laboratory supplies for weekly lab activities, following established safety protocols for the handling, storage, and disposal of chemical and microbiological materials.
• Complete end-of-day laboratory closing procedures, including cleaning, sanitizing, and resetting lab spaces for the next day’s activities.
• Set up laboratory materials and equipment for each week’s exercises, as well as clean, organize, and store materials from previous labs.
• Wash and maintain laboratory glassware, equipment, and instruments, and perform routine cleaning of laboratory spaces.
• Organize, inventory, and restock laboratory supplies to ensure materials are readily available and laboratories remain operational.
• Develop familiarity with weekly laboratory exercises, procedures, materials, and supply locations to effectively assist GTAs and students during laboratory operations.
• Provide basic logistical support by locating materials, answering procedural questions, and helping maintain an organized and efficient laboratory environment.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned by the Laboratory Coordinator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed