TEMP-Lab​/Research Support; Biological Sciences

Job Summary

Provide support services in the operation and maintenance of an academic or research laboratory, including performing analyses; setup, operation, maintenance and cleaning of equipment; and maintaining stock of supplies. Specific duties will be determined based on assignment and unit needs. This position will interact on a consistent basis with academic and/or research faculty members, staff and students. This position typically will advise and counsel lab users.

This position will supervise: NA

• Job Duty 1 - Setup, operate and maintain instruments and other equipment used in performing lab tests and experiments.
• Job Duty 2 - Order supplies and materials as required; maintain records.
• Job Duty 3 - Setup laboratory media/equipment for demonstrations.
• Job Duty 4 - May clean instruments, glassware and other lab equipment.
• Job Duty 5 - Prepare and process laboratory samples for use in assigned tests.
• Job Duty 6 - Perform other duties as assigned.

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma, GED Certificate or Vocational School Diploma
• Required Experience: Up to two years of job related experience

Skills: This job requires working knowledge in the use of instrumentation and other lab equipment, laboratory processes and procedures specific to the assigned lab. Skills in inventory management and the use of specialized computer applications is required.

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This is not a supervisory position. This position does not have any financial responsibilities. This position will not be required to drive. This role is not considered a position of trust. This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card). This position will not travel. This position does not require security clearance.