Research Lab Assistant II; Per Diem - Levy Lab

Job Description

The Research Lab Assistant II performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties including washing and sterilizing glassware, operates autoclaves and other specialized equipment, utilizing special detergents or other cleaning agents. Assists in ordering and maintenance of cleaning supplies inventory and schedules. May be trained on the job in basic lab benchwork under close supervision of Associate, PI and/or other designated laboratory supervisor.

May provide guidance to Research Lab Assistant I.

• Performs lab cleaning and maintenance duties, including washing and sterilization of glassware, operation of autoclaves and other specialized equipment.
• May assist in performance of basic experimental protocols and procedures to support the objectives of one or more laboratory research projects in a specific area of research.
• May provide supervised technical support to PI or other designated research staff conducting basic research experiments and procedures.
• May assist in basic lab benchwork under close supervision of Associate, PI and/or other designated laboratory supervisor.
• Performs administrative duties in laboratory or in accordance with research project.
• Maintains project records including maintaining detailed and accurate documentation of methods used during experiments upon request.
• Orders laboratory supplies and reagents in a timely manner.
• Assists in maintaining laboratory and equipment record keeping and coordinates equipment maintenance schedules.
• May assist with the feeding and maintenance of lab vivarium activities.

• Education:
  
  High School Diploma/GED required. Associate Degree/College Diploma required.
• One to two (1-2) years actual lab experience including biochemical research techniques, preparation of reagents and solutions, order/inventory of laboratory supplies, data input, organization and miscellaneous lab functions required.