STUDENT-Microbiology Lab TA

Ithaca College • Town of Ithaca, NY

51d • Onsite

About The Position

The position entails working with students in the Microbiology for Health Sciences lecture and laboratory to assist in learning, and in managing equipment. The candidate will have duties such as assisting with lab equipment transport and set up, washing glassware, setting up microbial cultures, handling of biohazardous materials, managing waste, and assisting in student learning. Other duties may include disinfecting equipment, preparing culture media, and examining samples using microscopy. Ithaca College’s student employment program offers meaningful experiential learning opportunities that develop transferable skills sought by employers across various industries. These positions allow students to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings, fostering both personal and professional growth. Ithaca College is committed to building a diverse academic community and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Requirements

• Must be a student at Ithaca College
• Ability to handle biohazardous materials
• Ability to manage waste
• Ability to disinfect equipment
• Ability to prepare culture media
• Ability to examine samples using microscopy

Nice To Haves

• Experience that contributes to the diversity of the college is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with lab equipment transport and set up
• Washing glassware
• Setting up microbial cultures
• Handling of biohazardous materials
• Managing waste
• Assisting in student learning
• Disinfecting equipment
• Preparing culture media
• Examining samples using microscopy

Benefits

• Meaningful experiential learning opportunities
• Development of transferable skills
• Application of classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings
• Fostering of personal and professional growth

What This Job Offers

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