Summary

The department is seeking to hire a Laboratory Assistant. The lab assistant will perform laboratory work in support of center for drug discovery, pathology & immunology activities under the supervision of faculty.

Job Duties

• Supports the work of technicians and scientists in a laboratory.
• Learns standard operating procedures.
• Learns how to use laboratory equipment and software appropriate for assigned tasks.
• Completes meaningful independent projects in assigned area of laboratory.
• Works under direct supervision and performs general duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Performs all paperwork, technical, and non-technical procedures required to process.
• Supports the lab by performing data entry, loading instruments.
• Performs maintenance on all types of equipment, gathering supplies for testing.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties for your supervisor.
• Contributes to a cohesive team environment.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Six months of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• STEM coursework and lab experience.
• Has strong interest and enthusiasm for scientific inquiry and biology specifically.
• Has familiarity with computational methods for data analysis.
• Has hands on experience in synthetic organic chemistry.
• Has proficiency in MS Office.
• Has excellent interpersonal skills, and be able to influence across all levels of the organization. 
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Has fluency in English.