Part-Time Student Lab Assistant

Required License / Registration / Certification

No Physical Requirements Standing for extended period of times Shift 2 or 3 days / week, flexible around class schedule Job Summary The Department of Pediatrics Research in the College of Medicine is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented undergraduate biology student to join our team as a Part-Time Lab Assistant.

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a laboratory setting, complementing your academic studies.

The schedule is flexible to accommodate your class timetable.

Key responsibilities include : - Assist in preparing and executing laboratory experiments, including data collection, mouse colony breeding, genotyping (by DNA and RNA extraction and PCR and RTPCR), and analysis.

• Support ongoing research activities by assisting with experiments and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies.- Collect, analyze, and record experimental data accurately and efficiently in electronic databases or laboratory notebooks.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, and media for experiments.- Follow all safety and procedural protocols.- Assist in literature reviews and research documentation.

Provide general support to lab personnel as needed. Skills / Knowledge / Abilities Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Basic understanding of laboratory techniques and procedures.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education / Experience Previous lab experience is preferred but not required Deadline to Apply 10 / 04 / 2024 University Community of Inclusion

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