Student Lab Assistant

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Responsibilities:

• Excellent employment opportunity for a Student Lab Assistant in the Ames, IA area.
• Hours M-F 7am-5pm
• We are looking for an immediate addition to our team of Student Lab Technicians.
• The candidate should be a sophomore or junior student at Iowa State University studying a biological science, available to work 10-15h/week during the semester, and up to 40h/wk during the summer.
• Primary responsibilities include: cleaning/sterilizing glassware, cleaning/maintaining lab equipment, sterilization of labware, handling and decontamination of biohazardous waste, stocking supplies in the lab, making reagents, and maintaining all lab spaces.
• Our goal is to hire a candidate that is hard working, goal-oriented, and capable of completing tasks on his/her own after a one-month training period.
• Some experience with lab techniques is preferred, but we are willing to consider candidates who have less experience, but have strong work ethic and learn quickly.
• There may be opportunities for doing project related work on early animal vaccine research for several viral and bacterial pathogens.
• If candidates are available to stay for 40hr/week during the summer, project related work is possible.
• Please bring a proposed work schedule to the interview. W
• e are asking for 10-15h/week, at least 2h/shift (preferably more). Working hours are Mon-Fri between 7am-5pm.
• Because we are located at the ISU Research Park, only 1 shift per day. Allow at least 15-30 min to get here from campus, longer if using CyRide as transportation.
• Those with an interest in only a summer internship need not apply.
• Please submit a proposed work schedule at the top of the resume.

Experience:

• College with a concentrated focus in Biological Sciences, providing a strong foundation in laboratory.
• Skills: sterilizing, stocking

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $11.00 - $15.00 per hour

Ability to Commute:

• Ames, IA 50014 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ames, IA 50014: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person