Summary

The Laboratory Helper will provide essential biological science assistance to senior lab members in support of ongoing research projects in the Deneen Lab. This entry-level position focuses on preparing standard laboratory solutions and performing foundational wet lab tasks to ensure efficient daily operations.

Job Duties

• Assist senior researchers with sample dissection and tissue collection protocols.
• Accurately label tubes and experimental materials.
• Organize and maintain biological tissue storage systems. 
• Prepare standard chemical solutions and media according to established lab protocols.
• Inventory lab supplies on a regular basis. 
• Return clean glassware to its designated shelves.
• Execute other job-related duties and logistics as assigned by the supervisor or lab manager.
• Autoclave and sterilize laboratory media, glass beads, and experimental tubes.
• Aliquot antibiotics and chemical buffers into designated working volumes.
• Mount and prepare tissue sections on glass slides for microscopic imaging.
• Update and maintain the laboratory's chemical inventory system.
• Maintain regular, accurate documentation of all protocols and solution prep in a lab notebook.
• Perform other job related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• No experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Candidate should have goals of pursuing career in biomedical sciences.
• Ability to work with Microsoft word and excel.